Leadership
Dr. Robert Lyons
Director, Longwood Graduate Program, and Executive Director, Center for Public Horticulture at the University of Delaware
email: rlyons@udel.edu
phone: 302-831-2517
Dr. Lyons is the “big picture” leader of the Center. His responsibilities include:
- Developing the Center’s long term vision and mission
- Securing and allocating the budget
- Working with University of Delaware faculty and staff
- Identifying opportunities for education, research, and collaboration
- Developing formal education programs
Vikram Krishnamurthy
Managing Director, Center for Public Horticulture
at the University of Delaware
email: vkrishna@udel.edu
phone: 302-831-4595
Vikram is responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the Center, including its many projects and initiatives:
- Coordination of the Center's website, news, and resources
- Triad Internship and development of a national internship database
- Development of professional and continuing education programs
- Coordination and delivery of professional training seminars
- Identifying opportunities for education, research, and collaboration