Longwood Gardens
Kathleen Patterson has extensive experience in guest engagement and community-focused roles. Currently serving as Guest Engagement Supervisor at Longwood Gardens since February 2016, Kathleen oversees daily operations, manages shift rotations, and coaches team members to enhance guest experiences. Previous leadership positions include President of the Second District Neighborhood Planning Council, where Kathleen directed organizational goals and managed an annual budget, and Assistant to the Executive Director at Friends of Wilmington Parks, where event planning and grant management were key responsibilities. Kathleen also held the role of Civic Association President at the Ninth Ward Civic Association, facilitating community meetings and addressing local concerns. With a background in chemistry as a Research Coordinator at the Institute of Paper Science & Technology, Kathleen's academic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Moravian University and a Certificate in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management from the University of Delaware.
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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.