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Q&A: The scientist leading Desert Botanical Garden

Kim McCue’s life of plants and passion blooms

Kim McCue's role at Desert Botanical Garden is vast. As the chief science officer, she has turned her dreams as a little girl wanting to work with nature into a blossoming career.

(Courtesy Desert Botanical Garden)

Kim McCue has a rather unique job title: chief science officer for the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.

She has successfully taken her passion for nature and plants and turned it into much more.

“My career has been a dream for me because I’m doing what I’ve always wanted to do,” McCue said.

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Q&A: The scientist leading Desert Botanical Garden

Kim McCue’s life of plants and passion blooms

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