Pam Allenstein
Senior Program Manager, Collections, Conservation, and Disaster Readiness at American Public Gardens Association- Claim this Profile
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Andrew Bunting
I have worked with Pam for nearly a decade on many NAPCC projects. She is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled professional I know in the Public Garden arena. She has very strong organizational skills. She is a great communicator and collaborator. The nature of her positions requires someone with a deep knowledge of plant collections, plant curation and conservation. The NAPCC is a complex program with many cooperators and Pam over the years has seamlessly streamlined all activities and fostered incredible growth for the NAPCC. Her knowledge, as well as, her professional connections and affiliations with public gardens is unprecedented. Most notable about Pam is her incredible work ethic, passion, sincerity and especially her easy going and inviting disposition.
Andrew Bunting
I have worked with Pam for nearly a decade on many NAPCC projects. She is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled professional I know in the Public Garden arena. She has very strong organizational skills. She is a great communicator and collaborator. The nature of her positions requires someone with a deep knowledge of plant collections, plant curation and conservation. The NAPCC is a complex program with many cooperators and Pam over the years has seamlessly streamlined all activities and fostered incredible growth for the NAPCC. Her knowledge, as well as, her professional connections and affiliations with public gardens is unprecedented. Most notable about Pam is her incredible work ethic, passion, sincerity and especially her easy going and inviting disposition.
Andrew Bunting
I have worked with Pam for nearly a decade on many NAPCC projects. She is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled professional I know in the Public Garden arena. She has very strong organizational skills. She is a great communicator and collaborator. The nature of her positions requires someone with a deep knowledge of plant collections, plant curation and conservation. The NAPCC is a complex program with many cooperators and Pam over the years has seamlessly streamlined all activities and fostered incredible growth for the NAPCC. Her knowledge, as well as, her professional connections and affiliations with public gardens is unprecedented. Most notable about Pam is her incredible work ethic, passion, sincerity and especially her easy going and inviting disposition.
Andrew Bunting
I have worked with Pam for nearly a decade on many NAPCC projects. She is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled professional I know in the Public Garden arena. She has very strong organizational skills. She is a great communicator and collaborator. The nature of her positions requires someone with a deep knowledge of plant collections, plant curation and conservation. The NAPCC is a complex program with many cooperators and Pam over the years has seamlessly streamlined all activities and fostered incredible growth for the NAPCC. Her knowledge, as well as, her professional connections and affiliations with public gardens is unprecedented. Most notable about Pam is her incredible work ethic, passion, sincerity and especially her easy going and inviting disposition.
Credentials
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Environmental Institution Management
Delaware Nature Society IncJan, 1989- Nov, 2024 -
Museum Studies Certificate
University of Delaware
Experience
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American Public Gardens Association
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United States
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Program Manager, Collections, Conservation, and Disaster Readiness
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Mar 2022 - Present
Leads Plant Collections Network, an accreditation program in collaboration with USDA-Agricultural Research Service. Serves on advisory committees for woody landscape and herbaceous ornamentals. Administers Tree Gene Conservation Partnership with US Forest Service which supports projects targeting at-risk species for safeguarding in ex situ living collections. Launched Association's Disaster Readiness Initiative and oversees its operations.
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Plant Collections Network Manager
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Oct 2004 - Feb 2022
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Program Coordinator
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Oct 2000 - Sep 2004
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Program Coordinator
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Oct 2000 - Sep 2004
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Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Associate Curator
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1998 - 2000
Redesigned interpretive and way-finding materials, coordinated in-house training series for garden guides, designed/coordinated seasonal container displays, served on planning team for Enchanted Woods. Redesigned interpretive and way-finding materials, coordinated in-house training series for garden guides, designed/coordinated seasonal container displays, served on planning team for Enchanted Woods.
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Bartram's Garden
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Curator of Living Collections
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1994 - 1999
Directed all horticultural activities at 45-acre botanic garden. Recruited and supervised gardeners, interns, and volunteers. Designed and managed installation of native plant exhibit and 1750's-era pond restoration. Wrote interpretive labels. Ran holiday greens sale and native plant sale, produced marketing materials, tripled earnings in 3 years. Directed all horticultural activities at 45-acre botanic garden. Recruited and supervised gardeners, interns, and volunteers. Designed and managed installation of native plant exhibit and 1750's-era pond restoration. Wrote interpretive labels. Ran holiday greens sale and native plant sale, produced marketing materials, tripled earnings in 3 years.
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Longwood Gardens
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United States
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Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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300 - 400 Employee
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Section Gardener
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1990 - 1994
Maintained diverse outdoor area growing roses, topiary, tree peonies, iris, wisteria, succulents, oaks, and naturalistic plantings. Supervised gardeners and trained students. Gave talks and demonstrations on rose culture. Wrote interpretive signage. Also designed and programmed fountain shows synchronized to music. Maintained diverse outdoor area growing roses, topiary, tree peonies, iris, wisteria, succulents, oaks, and naturalistic plantings. Supervised gardeners and trained students. Gave talks and demonstrations on rose culture. Wrote interpretive signage. Also designed and programmed fountain shows synchronized to music.
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Marketing Manager
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1986 - 1988
Oversaw current and future sales activities at New Zealand nursery specialing in specimen trees. Managed advertising, organized promotional activities, taught in-service training. Oversaw current and future sales activities at New Zealand nursery specialing in specimen trees. Managed advertising, organized promotional activities, taught in-service training.
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Garden Designer
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1985 - 1986
Supervised innovative project with partner at British garden center, involving design and installation of themed display gardens packaged for retail sale. Drafted plans and specifications, managed project budget, created signage and sales materials. Supervised innovative project with partner at British garden center, involving design and installation of themed display gardens packaged for retail sale. Drafted plans and specifications, managed project budget, created signage and sales materials.
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Education
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1988 - 1990
University of Delaware
Master of Science, Public Horticulture Administration -
1981 - 1985
Michigan State University
Honors Bachelor of Science, Ornamental Horticulture
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