Monthly Meeting & Native Plant Drawing - Rooted Together

# Rooted Together: FNPS, Your Chapter, and You with Melissa Fernandez-de Cespedes, PhD FMN - Executive Director, Florida Native Plant Society

About the Presentation
From statewide conservation efforts to the programs and resources your dues make possible, this presentation explores how FNPS and your local chapter work hand in hand to protect Florida's native plants and support the people who love them.

About the Presenter
Dr. Fernandez is a scientist, lifelong educator, and environmentalist who serves as the Executive Director of the Florida Native Plant Society. Florida-born and raised in Miami-Dade County, her work is rooted in a deep personal connection to the landscapes and communities of this state. Trained in environmental chemistry and pathology, Melissa brings a big-picture perspective to conservation, connecting ecological health with community well-being. She leads statewide efforts to protect Florida’s native plants and biodiversity by strengthening community-led conservation, partnerships, and on-the-ground work across Florida.