Jess Brey

Jess Brey is an experienced horticultural professional currently serving as the Ruth Rea Howell Senior Horticultural Interpreter at Wave Hill since November 2020. Previous roles include Temporary Researcher at Cornell University, where Jess designed and launched a website focused on food sustainability, and Food Waste Drop-Spot Attendant at Tompkins County Recycling LLC. Jess's background also includes significant positions at Queens Botanical Garden, where responsibilities ranged from Marketing & Membership Coordinator to Development & Membership Assistant. As the Artist & Founder of Dyed in Queens, Jess developed artistic initiatives, while prior experience includes roles at Trashion Fashion Show and Brey's Egg Farm. Educational credentials include a Master of Professional Studies in Horticulture with a specialization in Public Garden Leadership from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts Management from the University of Hartford.