The people behind the work

From our expert horticulturists to educators and the curatorial staff, our team is what brings the Dixon to life every single day.

Oliver in tulips

Staff directory

Kevin Sharp, Linda W. and S. Herbert Rhea Director, (901) 312-1244

Gail Hopper, CFO / Chief of Staff, (901) 312-1247

Dan Goodwin, Controller, (901) 312-1270

Jenny M. Duggan, Admin Support, (901) 312-1266

Kristen Rambo, Director of Communications, (901) 312-1252

Corkey Sinks, Graphic Designer and Production Manager, (901) 312-1264

Morgan Monroe, Communications Coordinator, (901) 312-1260

Julie Pierotti, Martha R. Robinson Curator, (901) 312-1262

Ellen Daugherty, Associate Curator, (901) 312-1275

Kristen Kimberling, Registrar, (901) 312-1265

Jeff Goggans, Preparator, (901) 312-1253

Jessie Wiley, Director of Development, (901) 312-1272

Sarah Lorenz, Special Events Manager, (901) 312-1241

Braden Hixson, Development Officer, (901) 312-1276

Dorothy Svgdik, Membership Manager, (901) 312-1256

Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture, (901) 312-1249

Kyle McLane, Manager of Grounds Horticulture

Adam Queen, Greenhouse and Cutting Garden Manager, (901) 312-1261

Chris Emanus, Grounds Manager, (901) 312-1269

Norma Montesi, Gardens Education, (901) 312-1248

Lorenzo Perez, Gardener

Melvin Avendano, Gardener

Miguel Alcantar, Gardener

Olivia Burton, Gardener

Margarita Sandino, Director of Education, (901) 312-1242

Christan Allen, Assistant Director of Education, (901) 312-1263

Christine Ruby, Youth Programs Coordinator, (901) 312-1250

Lacy Mitcham, Public Programs Coordinator, (901) 312-1274

Jorden Miernik Walker, Outreach Programs Coordinator, (901)-312-1273

Cameron Waters, Outreach Instructor, (901)-312-1255

Litzy Roman, Outreach Instructor, (901)-312-1255

Sarah Stobbe, Art Instructor, (901) 312-1245

Shawnna White, Hourly Art Instructor

Juliana Bjorklund, Director of Operations, (901) 312-1254

Robert Jones, Facilities Supervisor, (901) 312-1251
 

Rachel Sturch, Manager on Duty-Admission, (901) 312-1258

Hannah Reasons, Venue Rental Coordinator, (901) 312-1271

Erika Fuller, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250

Jacob Blair, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250

Della Rhodes, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250

Anna Newby Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250