Nick Leshi serves as the Senior Director of Communications and Director of Public Relations at the New York Botanical Garden since July 2002. In addition, Nick has been an Adjunct Professor at Fordham University since January 2011, teaching courses on writing for online media and public relations, leveraging extensive professional experience to guide students in developing practical skills in crisis management and media relations. Nick's varied career also includes acting roles at Center Stage Playhouse and Red Monkey Theater Group, along with communication positions at several organizations, including HMG Worldwide, Valley Media, Inc., Brown and Argus, Inc., and DLT Entertainment, Ltd. Nick holds a Master's degree and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication and Media Studies from Fordham University.