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A NOTE FROM THE FOSA BOARD
... on the Retirement of Robin Couch Cardillo, FOSA’s Director
It is with deep regret that we announce the retirement of Robin Couch Cardillo, Director of FOSA. She will be leaving her position in December. For the last five years, Robin has been our guiding leader, spearheading the many small and major events (including this year’s very successful inaugural Plein Air at the Arboretum Festival) for which Blandy has become known.
As Director, Robin oversaw fundraising and the Board’s activities. All of us who have worked with Robin appreciate the range of talents she brought to the position – her leadership experience, sage guidance, a tireless work ethic, and a warm and positive spirit that engaged volunteers and visitors. Robin has honed the operations of the FOSA Board, forged enduring relationships with our community of donors and volunteers, and elevated Blandy’s major events, like the Garden Fair and GinkgoFest, to new sophisticated and financially successful levels. It is worth noting that Robin accomplished all this during the COVID period, when managing non-profit finances was an unknown challenge.
Robin’s achievements and qualities set a high bar as we begin the search for her replacement this winter. On behalf of all of us at Blandy Experimental Farm and the State Arboretum of Virginia, we offer Robin our warmest wishes with gratitude for all she has given FOSA and Blandy.
-Nancy Takahashi, FOSA Board President, and Mary Olien, FOSA Board Vice President
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