Longwood Gardens
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.
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Longwood Gardens
In 1906, industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954) purchased a small farm near Kennett Square, PA, to save a collection of historic trees from being sold for lumber. Throughout his life, Mr. du Pont indulged his passion for gardening, turning his farm into a magnificent horticultural showplace. Today, Longwood Gardens is one of the great gardens of the world, encompassing 1,077 acres of gardens, woodlands, meadows, fountains, a 10,010-pipe Aeolian organ and a 4-acre grand Conservatory. Longwood continues the mission set forth by Mr. du Pont to bring joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning. Longwood Gardens offers a breadth of mission programming that includes exhibitions, musical performances by top artists, renowned horticulture education programs, horticulture research, environmental stewardship and cultural and community engagement.