Evie Hantzopoulos

Evie Hantzopoulos currently serves as the Executive Director of Queens Botanical Garden, an urban oasis focusing on the celebration of people, plants, and cultures through gardens and educational programs. Previously, Evie held the position of Executive Director at Global Kids, Inc., where the organization’s budget was more than doubled, supporting youth from underserved communities. In earlier roles at Global Kids, Evie was Deputy Director and Director of Programs, overseeing program development and implementation in NYC public schools and facilitating youth-led initiatives. Evie's experience includes being a Next Generation Leadership Fellow at The Rockefeller Foundation and a Service Leader at ASPIRA of New York, where conflict resolution and restorative justice programs were developed. Educational qualifications include a BS in Journalism from Boston University and an MA in Educational Theatre from New York University.