Longwood Gardens
Renée E. has extensive work experience in the horticulture and gardens industry. Renée started their career in 2004 at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania, where they served as the Associate Director of Development, Membership & Annual Giving until 2009. Renée then joined Longwood Gardens in 2009 as the Membership Manager, followed by a promotion to Director of Guest Admissions Operations in 2012. Currently, they hold the position of Associate Vice President, Guest Services and Operations at Longwood Gardens. Additionally, in 2019, Renée took on the role of Director at Longwood Cemetery, another property of Longwood Gardens.
Renée E. holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine and Studio Arts, which was obtained from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, they have obtained a Certificate in Executive Leadership from Cornell University in March 2017.
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.