F. Lasseigne

Todd Lasseigne is an experienced senior executive with over 20 years in the public garden non-profit sector, specializing in organizational growth, board management, staff development, budgeting, fundraising, and leadership.

He is a renowned expert in horticulture, public gardens, and public speaking, known for creating unique experiences through horticulture and botanical gardens.

Todd Lasseigne holds a Ph.D. in Horticulture from North Carolina State University, an M.S. in Horticulture from The University of Georgia, and a B.S. in Horticulture from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Throughout his career, Todd has held key positions such as Executive Director at Bellingrath Gardens and Home, President and CEO at Tulsa Botanic Garden, Executive Director at Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden, and Assistant Director at JC Raulston Arboretum.

He also contributed to the JC Raulston Arboretum as a Ph.D. student, showcasing his dedication to both academic and practical aspects of horticulture and garden management.