Our Staff

The American Public Gardens Association is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture where the contributions of all community members are valued, respected, and appreciated.  The Association also seeks to encourage and support its members in creating this same culture within their own institutions.

Just as the gardens and landscapes we present are biologically diverse and engaging, we seek to consistently re-examine our professional values, modify our existing practices and remove barriers to being diverse and inclusive.

Pamela Allenstein

Pamela Allenstein

Senior Program Manager:
Collections, Conservation & Disaster Readiness

Katie Brickner

Katie Brickner

Associate Director, Membership & Development

Lisa Comento

Lisa Comento

Communications Assistant

Caitlin Simkovich

Caitlin Simkovich

Digital Content Coordinator

Jeanette Henderson

Jeanette Henderson

Community Coordinator

Michelle Provaznik

Michelle Provaznik

CEO

Lauren Garcia Chance

Lauren Garcia Chance

Associate Director,
Professional Development

Dorothea Coleman

Dorothea Coleman

Managing Editor of Public Garden

Richard A. Doran

Richard A. Doran

Marketing & Communications Manager

Tyler Hale

Tyler Hale

Program Manager

Bailee Neese

Bailee Neese

Programs, Initiatives, & Networks Coordinator

Mara Washburn

Mara Washburn

Membership Coordinator

Chelsea Schmidt

Chelsea Schmidt

Associate Director,
Operations