Lerback appointed development director at Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden
Rebecca Coleman Lerback was recently appointed Director of Development at the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden.
Lerback was announced development director Feb. 21 and has worked with higher education and non profit institutions for 23 years including stints at Harvey Mudd College, California State University and Claremont Graduate University, according to a botanic garden news release.
She will encourage philanthropy and oversee garden fund-raising, according to the release.
"RSABG has held a special place in my heart for nearly 40 years," Lerback said in a news release. "I am looking forward to working with the donors, volunteers and staff who help the Garden achieve its mission to inspire, inform and educate the public about California's native plants."
A botanic garden official said he was pleased to have Lerback join the organization.
"I am really excited to have Rebecca join our leadership team," said Patrick Larkin, RSABG executive director in a news release. "She brings a tremendous amount of experience from the philanthropic world, and has a strong background of fund-raising success. Additionally, her enthusiasm for the Garden and the important work we do is a valuable asset in achieving our overall fund-raising goals."
Lerback holds a bachelor's degree in English from California State University, Fullerton.
She has lived in Claremont since childhood and was recently appointed by Claremont City Council to serve on the Claremont Hills Conservation Corporation until 2013, according to the release.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is the largest botanic garden dedicated to California's native plants and was founded in 1927.
Lerback was announced development director Feb. 21 and has worked with higher education and non profit institutions for 23 years including stints at Harvey Mudd College, California State University and Claremont Graduate University, according to a botanic garden news release.
She will encourage philanthropy and oversee garden fund-raising, according to the release.
"RSABG has held a special place in my heart for nearly 40 years," Lerback said in a news release. "I am looking forward to working with the donors, volunteers and staff who help the Garden achieve its mission to inspire, inform and educate the public about California's native plants."
A botanic garden official said he was pleased to have Lerback join the organization.
"I am really excited to have Rebecca join our leadership team," said Patrick Larkin, RSABG executive director in a news release. "She brings a tremendous amount of experience from the philanthropic world, and has a strong background of fund-raising success. Additionally, her enthusiasm for the Garden and the important work we do is a valuable asset in achieving our overall fund-raising goals."
Lerback holds a bachelor's degree in English from California State University, Fullerton.
She has lived in Claremont since childhood and was recently appointed by Claremont City Council to serve on the Claremont Hills Conservation Corporation until 2013, according to the release.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden is the largest botanic garden dedicated to California's native plants and was founded in 1927.
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