Alexa Patti, Director-at-Large (First Term)

Alexa Patti is the Nursery Manager and Head Grower at Little Prince of Oregon, where she leads a talented team in cultivating unique and beautiful plants that are shipped across North America to brighten gardens and homes. With the passing of her father, Alexa found herself looking for a new career. This not-quite-midlife crisis led her to pursuing her lifelong passion for plants. She enrolled in Clackamas Community College’s horticulture program in 2020 and graduated, quickly advancing in the industry. Her proudest professional accomplishment is carrying on the legacy of breeding The Winter Jewels Hellebores. Known for her unusual ability to detect plant diseases by smell, she combines science, intuition, and a deep love for horticulture in everything she does. Alexa gardens in Oregon City.