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.
Staff directory
Kevin Sharp, Linda W. and S. Herbert Rhea Director, (901) 312-1244
Gail Hopper, CFO / Chief of Staff, (901) 312-1247
René Fumich, 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
Braden Hixson, Development Officer, (901) 312-1276
Sarah Lorenz, Special Events Manager, (901) 312-1241
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
Melvin Avendano, Gardener
Fabian Bautista, Gardener
Olivia Burton, Gardener
Lorenzo Perez, 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
Hannah Reasons, Venue Rental Coordinator, (901) 312-1271
Gabriel Hasty, Manager-on-Duty | Visitor Engagement, (901) 312-1257
Rachel Sturch, Manager-on-Duty | Visitor Engagement, (901) 312-1258
Jacob Blair, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250
Erika Fuller, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250
Anna Newby, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250
Della Rhodes, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250