The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden board of directors has named its new president and CEO nearly a year after the retirement of the garden’s previous executive.
The board approved the appointment of Sabina Carr as their incoming president and CEO last week. Currently, Carr serves as the CEO of the San Antonio Botanical Garden. Carr is expected to start her new role in Dallas by the end of November.
“After an international search of exceptional nonprofit and public garden leaders, the Dallas Arboretum is thrilled to welcome Sabina Carr as our new president and CEO,” said Will McDaniel, chair of the Dallas Arboretum Board of Directors, in a news release. “Sabina has an incredible track record of growth and innovation – skills that will benefit the Dallas Arboretum as we build on our legacy of excellence.”
This announcement comes a year after Mary Bringer, the previous president and CEO of the garden, announced her retirement after 27 years of service, as previously reported by The Dallas Express.
Carr is a graduate of Southern Methodist University. Previously, she was president of the American Public Gardens Association. Additionally, she served as the vice president of marketing for the Atlanta Botanical Garden for over 15 years.
In November, she will be honored at an annual award ceremony as a recipient of the San Antonio Business Journal’s Nonprofit and Corporate Philanthropy Awards.
Having family in Dallas, Carr looks forward to spending time with friends and family in the garden.
“My family is from Dallas, and I have wonderful memories of spending summers here growing up. I’d always hoped my career would lead me back to this wonderful place,” said Carr in the news release.
“The Dallas Arboretum is known across the country and around the world for its stunning gardens and robust programming. I look forward to continuing that momentum through my passions for public-private gardens, philanthropy and community engagement,” she added.
