2027 Program Selection Committee
The goal of the Program Selection Committee is to create an engaging, relevant, timely, and quality program for the American Public Gardens Association Annual Conference each year. It consistently achieves this outcome by soliciting, reviewing, and supporting the program submissions made by the Association's membership.
Program Selection Committee members come from varied backgrounds, experiences, and roles within public gardens. As leaders, they represent a diversity of regions, garden/budget sizes, and types of institution. Committee members are chosen to represent diversity of thought to best select presenters and sessions for the Annual Conference.
This group of dedicated professionals is here to help guide you through the submission creation and submission process by providing feedback and making connections.
Don't forget! The earlier you submit your abstract proposal, the better your chances are at receiving feedback. Submit your session proposal by October 1 and the Program Selection Committee will provide feedback to help your chances of being selected. Please note that receiving feedback does not guarantee acceptance.
The call for Program Selection Committee nominations takes place every spring, with new committee members on-boarded annually in July. For more information, please contact Associate Director, Professional Development, Lauren Garcia Chance.
Co-Chairs
Devin Dotson, United States Botanical Garden
Ben Stormes, University of British Columbia Botanical Gardens
Committee Members
Phillip Douglas, Denver Botanic Gardens
David Greenham, Viles Arboretum
Alan Jones, Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens
Natalie Jones, Brookgreen Gardens
Sheila Kanotz, Philbrook Art & Gardens
Stella Baty Landis, Longue Vue House & Gardens
Kathryn Masuda, Atlanta Botanical Garden
Eileen Prendergast, Chicago Botanic Garden
James Rockwell, Mt. Cuba Center