The grounds of the USBG will be closed September 18, 2021. On other days, all outdoor gardens are currently open. The Conservatory and public restrooms remain closed, due to the closure of the U.S. Capitol campus buildings. Please monitor www.USBG.gov for updates on operating status. USBG resources can be accessed online, including educational materials, virtual tours, and online programs by visiting www.USBG.gov/AtHome.
Opening/Closure Status
U.S. Botanic Garden - Staff Directory
A team of approximately 65 employees work at the U.S. Botanic Garden in four divisions: Administration, Public Programs, Horticulture and Operations. To contact an employee, please use the Contact Form.
| Saharah Moon Chapotin, Ph.D. | Executive Director |
| Susan Pell, Ph.D. | Deputy Executive Director |
| Devin Dotson | Public Affairs Specialist |
| Suzanne Mead | Administrative Officer |
| Ray Mims | Partnerships and Sustainability Specialist |
| Nick Nelson | Landscape Architect |
| Terry Nicholls | Safety Manager |
| Jim Adams | Horticulture Manager |
| Frank Brooks | Supervisory Horticulturalist |
| Wallace Reed | Supervisor, Collections Section |
| Angela Weber-Hetrick | Supervisor, Gardens and Grounds Section |
| Kyle Wallick | Botanist |
| Patrick Andriuk | Capital Projects and Facilities Manager |
| Amy Bolton | Public Programs Manager |
| Elizabeth Barton | Volunteer Coordinator |
| Lee Coykendall | Senior Education Specialist |
| Theresa Dahlman | Visual Information Specialist |
| Maura Nelson | Education Specialist, Accessibility |
| Libby Rhoads | Public Programs Supervisor |