Mission
Desert Botanical Garden Foundation is a nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of the state of Arizona (2008) and organized for educational and charitable purposes for the benefit of and to carry out certain purposes of Desert Botanical Garden. The Trustees of the Foundation steward Desert Botanical Garden’s endowment fund investments and annually authorize a contribution from the Foundation’s investments to the Garden’s general operating fund.
Individuals seeking further information about the Garden’s endowment are welcome to contact Mike Remedi, Chief Development Officer at [email protected] or 602.908.3847.

David Barnett,
President, Desert Botanical Garden Foundation
Managing Director & Partner
Columbia West

Harriet Ivey
Vice President, Desert Botanical Garden Foundation
Community Volunteer

David Martinez
Secretary, Desert Botanical Garden Foundation
CDM Law Firm

John Stuart
Treasurer, Desert Botanical Garden Foundation
Community Volunteer

Teniqua Broughton
Founder / CEO
VerveSimone Consulting, LLC

Alexander D. Falkenstein, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Wealth Management Northern Trust

Amy Flood
Community Volunteer

Rachel A. Nicholas
Partner
Lewis Roca

Kate Seastone
Insurance Specialist
CEO Simplicit Financial

Rose Papp
Partner & Research Director
Roy Papp & Associates, LLP