Kate Santos

Kate Santos, PhD has extensive work experience in the field of science and research. Kate is currently the Director of Science at Longwood Gardens, where they are responsible for overseeing the organization's scientific initiatives. Prior to this, they held the position of Director of Research and Conservation at Longwood Gardens.

Before joining Longwood Gardens, Kate Santos founded and served as the CEO of Kate Santos LLC, a botanical consulting firm. In this role, they provided comprehensive solutions for the green industry and implemented various projects and programs.

Earlier in their career, Kate Santos worked at Dümmen Orange as the Regional Director of Supply Chain for the Americas. Kate managed multiple facilities, led teams, and achieved operational efficiency gains. Kate also oversaw vegetative cutting production activities and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.

Kate Santos also gained experience as the Director of Research & Development at Costa Farms and as a Research Technician at the University of New Hampshire. Kate started their career as an Assistant Head Grower at Cavicchio Greenhouses Incorporated.

Overall, Kate Santos, PhD has a diverse professional background with a focus on science, research, and operations in the green industry.

Kate Santos, PhD has a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Florida. Prior to their PhD, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Plant Biology from the University of New Hampshire. Kate also holds a certification in Medicinal Plants from Cornell University, which they obtained in August 2021.