Board and Committee Positions
During the second year of the Program, Fellows are given the opportunity to serve on executive boards and committees associated with local botanical gardens and environmental non-profits. These opportunities provide invaluable lessons in non-profit governance and operations. In most of the positions, the students occupy a one-year non-voting position on the board or committee, and actively participate in the organization. This list is a compilation of the currently available positions.
Tyler Arboretum Board Member
The Tyler Arboretum, located in Media, PA, is one of America's oldest public horticulture institutions with several well-recognized plant collections and educational opportunities. The participating Fellow observes the Board of Trustees and has the opportunity to observe one of the board committees of special interest. Special projects of mutual interest to the student and Tyler Arboretum are also possible over the term of one year.
Dongah Shin - Class of 2011
Andrew Gapinski - Class of 2010
Jackie Bergquist - Class of 2009
Delaware Center for Horticulture Board Member
The Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH) is an institution dedicated to improving the quality of life in Delaware by promoting knowledge and appreciation of gardening, horticulture and conservation. The participating Fellow observes budget, fundraising, general operations, and many other activities associated with the operation of DCH. The participating Fellow is encouraged to serve on one of the board committees.
Laura Aschenbeck - Class of 2011
Shari Edelson - Class of 2010
Dan Burcham - Class of 2009
Image courtesy of the Delaware Center for Horticulture Archives
Public Programs Committee at the Morris Arboretum
The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, PA. and strives to promote an understanding of the relationship between plants, people, and place through programs that integrate science, art, and the humanities. One seat on the Public Programs Committee is available to a Fellow.
Rebecca Pineo - Class of 2011
Keelin Purcell - Class of 2010
Matthew Quirey - Class of 2009
University of Delaware Botanic Gardens Advisory Board Member
The University of Delaware Botanic Gardens (UDBG) traces its roots back to the late 1950’s with the planting of specimen trees and shrubs around Townsend Hall at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). Today, UDBG is a series of twelve gardens on fifteen acres and continues to be used by faculty, students, Green Industry professionals, and the public, and serves a primary role in supporting CANR programs in horticulture, plant science, entomology, wildlife ecology, plant pathology, and landscape design. One seat is available to a Fellow who will attend all Advisory Board meetings as well as serve on one or more standing committees.
Zoe Panchen - Class of 2011
Dan Stern - Class of 2010
Dan Burcham - Class of 2009
Delaware Nature Society
Founded in 1964, the Delaware Nature Society is the pre-eminent non-profit environmental organization in the state. This position has been well earned through its long-term and consistently active preservation, conservation and advocacy programs. The participating Fellow participates in all Board meetings and is encouraged to join one or two Board committees; involvement in special projects is also available to the participating Fellow.
Kate Baltzell - Class of 2011
Jon Pixler - Class of 2010
Image courtesy of the Delaware Nature Society. Photo by Kerry Harrison
