Summer Shores
About Summer Shores
Summer Shores is a Mid Level Plant Analyst with expertise in plant-based food production, sustainability, and technology. She has held various roles in environmental and plant care organizations, including The Nature Conservancy and Bartlett Tree Experts, and currently works at Gardyn in Bethesda, Maryland.
Work at Gardyn
Summer Shores holds the position of Mid Level Plant Analyst at Gardyn, where she has been employed since 2021. In this role, she focuses on analyzing trends in hydroponic indoor gardens, contributing to the company's mission of promoting sustainable plant-based food production. Additionally, she develops and implements onboarding processes and plant-related notifications using the marketing platform Iterable, enhancing user engagement and experience.
Previous Experience in Plant Analysis
Before joining Gardyn, Summer Shores worked as a Plant Healthcare Specialist at Bartlett Tree Experts from 2020 to 2021. Her responsibilities included assessing plant health and providing solutions to improve plant care. Additionally, she served as a Prescribed Burn Intern at The Nature Conservancy for two months in 2020, where she gained hands-on experience in land management practices in Silsbee, Texas.
Internship Experience
Summer Shores has a background in environmental education through her internship with the National Park Service in 2018. During this two-month internship in Custer, South Dakota, she focused on interpretive programs that educate the public about natural resources and conservation efforts. This experience contributed to her understanding of environmental policy and management.
Education and Expertise
Summer Shores studied at the University of South Florida, where she earned a degree in Natural Resources Management and Policy with a focus on Environmental Policy from 2016 to 2020. Her academic background provides her with a solid foundation in sustainability practices and environmental management, which she applies in her current role in plant-based food production.