Missy Anderson is a propagation specialist at Three Rivers. Before her current role, she spent four years as the invasive species coordinator of for the park district. She has a degree in plant biology and although born and raised in Minnesota, she spent part of her career in the western United States before moving back to be closer to family. She feels lucky to work throughout the parks and with many staff and volunteers to reduce the impacts of invasive species. She enjoys all plant-related activities, especially those that involve conservation and restoration of native plants.