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News and updates from the statewide UC Master Gardener Program office.

Author: Missy Gable

Published on: July 3, 2013

Missy Gable

What a week of transitions! As you all know, this past Thursday Pam Geisel had her last day in the office and is now officially retired. Well wishes posted to this site were very special to her and I appreciate that we were collectively able show Pam how much she is adored.

I look forward to getting to know each of you so please excuse the impersonal blog post, but I had promised a little information on who I am and what you can expect from me in the near future.

The most important thing you should know is that I am passionate about horticulture and couldn’t be happier to be working with the Master Gardeners. For me, sparking interest in outdoor environments is a way I can influence lives, communities and the environment. To be a part of an organization 5500 people strong and working together to inspire horticultural interest through education is truly thrilling.

My Bachelors is in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in Plant Biology (2004, UC Davis) and my Masters is in Environmental Horticulture (2007, UC Davis). I’ve continued my learning with classes through the American Management Association and completed a two year leadership program with the CA Agricultural Leadership Foundation in 2011.

Since 2007 I have worked for the CA Center for Urban Horticulture and the UC Davis Arboretum on projects ranging from the UC Davis Arboretum All-Stars to horticultural trainings/workshops.

In the near future, I will work closely with Aubrey in her new role as Statewide Training Coordinator as we develop the Volunteer Management Institute (October 16-17, 2013) and endeavor to create online training courses. A new program representative will be hired this summer and he/she will take over responsibilities for the website and VMS.

I’m particularly looking forward to August - October when I’ll travel to each county and we can get to know each other better. In addition, I hope to collect information about programs, outreach activities, and hear any needs you have from the statewide office. I genuinely look forward to our future together as the UCCE Master Gardeners!

Happy 4^th of July!

Missy

Comments: 7

Comments:

by Pamela S. Bone

on July 3, 2013 at 3:48 PM

Missy: Congratulations on being chosen to lead the statewide Master Gardener program. Your blog post shows your obvious enthusiasm for horticulture and the goals of the Master Gardener program. Master Gardeners statewide are fortunate to have someone of your passion and credentials to follow in Pam's capable footsteps. Welcome, and I hope to meet you when you visit the Sacramento County program.

by Wes Collatz

on July 3, 2013 at 5:48 PM

Hi Missy. I recall running into you a few times over in Environmental Hort when I worked over there. It's so good to see you coming to lead the MG program. On behalf of myself and the Sac MG's, welcome!

by JOHN W McKEAN

on July 4, 2013 at 9:36 AM

Missy, Enjoyed meeting you at the Arboretum talk last year and look forward to your leadership role for the Statewide Master Gardener Program. Hope to meet you again soon in Yolo County. John McKean.

by Adelle J Owen

on July 7, 2013 at 7:37 PM

Congratulations,Missy.I met Pam in early June and loved her spirit and enthusiasm but she mentioned you as one we will be happy to meet and work with. So I hope we get to see you soon and you get to meet the San Diego MGs , hopefully at our monthly meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each month. Scott Parker has done a wonderful job guiding us, especially in the f giant footsteps of Vince Lazaneo,our former County Advisor , So, welcome aboard the won derful world of Master Gardeners.

by Stephanie Pocock

on July 8, 2013 at 11:39 AM

Hi Missy, thank you for the info about yourself. I hope you will get the chance to visit Riverside County while on your travels, the MG volunteers here are great!!

by Charlotte C. Getz

on July 10, 2013 at 9:25 AM

Congratulations, Missy, on your new assignment replacing Pam Geisel. You have big shoes to step into and your credentials and experience are impressive. We look forward to meeting you in San Diego County where we have a very active group of 225+ MGs.

Charlotte Getz

by Wendy A. Roberts

on July 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM

Congratulations to you and to Pam for leaving the program in such good hands. I look
forward to introducing you to the volunteers in Mendocino County.

Wendy Roberts