Board

Chuck attended several Northwest Horticultural Society (NHS) events at the Dunn Gardens. During a Dunn Garden organized garden trip to New Zealand he met and got to know several Dunn Gardens board and staff members. Upon his return they recruited him to the Board.

Chuck has also been on the NHS Board for about 5 years. He currently serves as a Vice President and Chairperson for 3 committees including Finance and Budget, Plant Sale, and Board Development/Nominating.

Chuck’s career included Research Scientist and Laboratory Management in the University Of Washington Department Of Pathology for 32 years. Significant responsibilities included research project development and execution, grant writing and management of staff and laboratories for the study of the genetics and cell biology of aging and Alzheimer’s disease. Chuck holds a. B.S in Microbiology, B.S. in Botany, and M.S. in Pathology all from University of Washington.

Born and raised in Seattle, Kaitlin has cultivated a profound connection to Pacific Northwest flora and fauna since childhood. While she always found joy in public gardens, parks, and urban green spaces, her professional calling crystallized during her time living in San Francisco, where weekends exploring Golden Gate Park and the Presidio ignited her passion for horticulture. Upon returning to her hometown, Kaitlin pursued this newfound purpose, and completed a Horticulture degree from Edmonds College. She then worked as first an intern, and then as an assistant gardener at the wonderful Elisabeth C. Miller Botanic Garden. Today, she tends to several private collector gardens throughout North Seattle.

Kaitlin holds a degree in Sustainable Landscape Management from Edmonds College, as well as a BA in Studio Art from Western Washington University

2023-2025 Board President, Dunn Garden Docent, member of NHS, NPA and horticultural volunteer at Elizabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. Master Gardener who can learn from and support the many special efforts of Dunn Gardens. B.S. Psych, Univ. of WA; M.A. Psych, Humboldt (CA); M.P.A. Univ. of WA. Long career in civil and women’s rights, school administration, grant writing, and middle school teacher.