Tricia Bethke

Tricia Bethke is an experienced environmental professional currently serving as the Illinois Forest Pest Outreach Coordinator at The Morton Arboretum since April 2008, where responsibilities include conducting outreach and training on invasive forest pests and supporting state firewood regulations. Previously, Tricia held the position of Coordinator of Adult Education Programs, focusing on education initiatives for healthy trees and communities, and served as an Education Program Guide, leading environmental programs for children. Tricia's earlier career includes roles at First National Bank of Chicago as VP of Cash Management Sales, where services were provided to multi-national companies, and at Citibank, N.A. as a Product Manager for high net worth individuals. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Natural Resource Environmental Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and a BA in Psychology from Rosemont College, along with qualifications as a Master Gardener.