People Group Archives: Alumni

Hello, I am a senior biology student with an environmental studies minor and GIS certification. After graduating I plan on doing work with the American Conservation Experience. I am very passionate about plants and love inspiring that passion in others. I first started at the Arboretum in 2019 as a volunteer and now I am […]

Hi, I’m Ian and I’m currently pursuing a degree in Environmental Sciences on the science track. I started at the Arboretum as an Intern in Fall 2020, and now get to be the Urban Horticulture co-coordinator, which I’m super excited about! I would like to one day own a house with a creek in the […]

Adri-Anna Harris is a senior Environmental Studies student with a minor in Philosophy and a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems. They are from Weeki Wachee, which spurred their passion for the environment and environmental justice. She hopes to get her master’s in Urban and Regional Planning, and later go to law school for Environmental Justice […]

I am a senior majoring in Media Production Management and minoring in Political Science. My love of nature and creativity has been lifelong, and the Arboretum has given me the opportunity to explore the intersection of these two passions. During my time as Media and Marketing Co-Coordinator, I have been able to practice and utilize […]

Chere Erickson is a senior biology student on the conservation and ecology track with a minor in environmental studies. She is interested in studying the interaction between humans and the environment and hopes to pursue a career in urban ecology. Chere became the co-coordinator of the farm and gardens because she believes everyone should have […]

Hi, I’m Alec and I’m currently pursuing a degree in Biology on the Plant Sciences track. I started at the Arboretum as an Intern in Fall 2019, and now get to be the greenhouse co-coordinator, which I’m super excited about! I would like to one day run my own plant nursery or work in a […]

I am an Environmental Science major and have worked with the Arboretum staff since March 2020. I started as the Office Assistant, but due to COVID-19, I have spent most of my time outdoors, helping with Farm and Gardens, Pollinator gardens, and general maintenance. I am now the head of the Arboretum Ambassador program, which […]