Rachel Sadowski

Rachel Sadowski is an experienced conservation professional with a robust background in plant and wildlife management. Currently serving as Conservation Manager at San Diego Botanic Garden since February 2018, Rachel's roles have progressed from Gardener to Conservation Horticulturist, and include a focus on horticultural practices and conservation initiatives. Previous experience includes a Research Assistant position at Tijuana River National Estuarine Research Reserve, where Rachel conducted sediment measurements and vegetation analyses, and contributed to the ReWild Mission Bay Feasibility Report with San Diego Audubon Society. Additional experience encompasses internships with Student Conservation Association and Winterthur Museum, emphasizing hands-on conservation efforts and land management practices. Rachel holds a Master's Degree in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from UC San Diego and a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science from the University of Lynchburg.