Randall's Island Park Alliance
Barbara Davaros is an accomplished horticultural manager currently overseeing the wildflower meadows at Randall's Island Park Alliance since June 2022, while also leading plant propagation initiatives. With a background in education as a teaching assistant for EFB 326 at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry, Barbara has also gained practical experience as a gardener for the NYC Department of Parks & Recreation and as an invasive plant management intern with the Student Conservation Association. Other roles include stewardship consultant at North Shore Land Alliance and day camp counselor at Camp Jacobson. Barbara holds a Master of Professional Studies in Applied Ecology and a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a focus on Ecology and Conservation Biology from respected SUNY institutions.
Randall's Island Park Alliance
The Randall’s Island Park Alliance, Inc. (RIPA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that works with the City of New York and local communities to provide an innovative and exciting destination through a wide range of sports venues, cultural events and environmental exploration. As the dedicated steward of Randall’s Island Park, the Alliance sustains, maintains, develops and programs the Park to support the wellbeing of all New Yorkers.