Lea Corkidi

Lea studied Biology in Mexico City, her major was in plant ecology, but her professional development has also been closely related to the field of Horticulture. She started doing applied research in plant production systems at Tree of Life Nursery in 2000 and was part of the research team of the Nursery and Floriculture program of the University of California Cooperative Extension in San Diego County, until she retired in July 2024. She collaborated on studies about different aspects of propagation, nutrient, and pest management of California native and non-native plants.

Lea enjoys looking at plants from many different perspectives and engaging students, volunteers, and the public in the world of plant science and natural resource conservation. She is currently teaching General Biology and Ecology at two Community Colleges in Southern California.