View the sections below to meet our team!
Our team
- Kristina Jones, PhD, Director
- Julianna Razryadov, PhD, Botanical Collections Manager
- Tania Acevedo, Academic Administrator for Environmental Hub
- Paul Battafarano, Senior Greenhouse Horticulturist
- Anne Beckley, Senior Gardens Horticulturist
- Sofia Wolman, Gardens Horticulturist
Botanic Gardens Student Assistants 2024-2025
- Abena Ashiagbor
- Adela Kelemen
- Ailani Fraser
- Ana Lopez
- Ayumi Fong
- Baani Bhatnagar
- Chantria Garcia
- Eliza White
- Erynn Lau
- Fabiola Ramirez
- Hana Hussaini
- Julia Doster
- Kasey (KC) Cole
- Kathryn Zaia
- Lily Marynik
- Lucia Chen
- Maeve Galvin
- Maya Escobosa
- Moe Kaung
- Natalie Thomas
- Nicole Bunyatov
- Penny Yost
- Reena Kim
- Rena Ramaraju
- Rohini Narayanan
- Ruth Jaiyeola
- Taeyu Kim
- Ximena Sanchez
- Yutong Wu
- Ziyah Shorty
Thorndike interns 2024-2025
- Hana Hussaini
- Ximena Sanchez
The Botanic Gardens collaborates closely with several on-campus partners: the Frost Center for the Environment, the Paulson Ecology of Place Initiative, and the Office of Sustainability. Collectively, our four groups, and in close partnership with the Environmental Studies department, form the Environmental Hub at Wellesley, co-hosting student programs and diverse opportunities to spark interest and engage in environmental learning and leadership. Wellesley College students, faculty, and staff can join the Environmental Hub google group (log-in required) for news from all of our groups!
We work closely with the Wellesley Grounds team and Facilities department to maintain our landscapes and facilities, and our programs align with the strategic plan of the College, including centering inclusive excellence and sustainability.
Wellesley College Botanic Gardens is a member of the American Public Gardens Association and is a Massachusetts Public Garden. We have collaborated and/or co-sponsored with many local groups that focus on education, environment, agriculture, climate justice, and everything related to plants. We welcome your collaboration and connection! Contact us at wcbg@wellesley.edu with inquiries.