Our Team
Brandi Eide
Curator and Conservation Lead
Brandi Eide leads the nonprofit collections team, bringing over 20 years of experience in public gardens. She has worked at San Diego Botanic Garden, UC Berkeley Botanical Garden, Desert Botanical Garden, and the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas. In senior positions such as Managing Director and Senior Director of Horticulture & Facilities, Brandi guided multidisciplinary teams, strengthened collections, and managed operations across departments.
Throughout her career, Brandi has overseen living collections and conservation programs, directed horticulture teams, and led major capital and renovation projects. Her experience includes interpretation, master planning, sustainable landscape design, water conservation, and the creation of plant-themed exhibitions.
Beyond her professional work, Brandi continues to explore her curiosity and passion for plants through gardening, hiking, foraging, and nature photography.
