Su Oh

Su Oh brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across museums, education, entertainment and the non-profit sector to her role as CEO of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden.

Her career includes senior leadership roles at the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County and The Recording Academy, giving her experience across a diverse range of cultural organisations and audiences.

Since becoming CEO of the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden in 2025, Oh has focused on strengthening the garden’s role as a community resource, with an emphasis on education, wellness, conservation and public engagement.

She is working to broaden the organisation’s reach and to connect its natural environment with the needs and interests of the diverse communities it serves.

With more than 550,000 visitors annually, the Arboretum provides a significant platform for Oh’s focus on accessibility, partnerships and community engagement. Her experience in strategic planning and organisational leadership is helping the 127-acre garden develop its role as a place for learning, connection and environmental awareness.

Oh’s career reflects the increasingly broad role of cultural and public garden organisations, and her leadership at the Arboretum focuses on keeping the institution relevant and accessible to its audiences while advancing its educational and conservation mission.