Our team
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
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Kevin Sharp , Linda W. and Herbert S. Rhea Director, (901) 312-1244
Gail Hopper, Controller, (901) 312-1247
Glenn Overall, Bookkeeper, (901) 312-1255
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Julie Pierotti, Martha R. Robinson Curator, (901) 312-1262
Kristen Kimberling, Registrar, (901) 312-1265
Jeff Goggans, Preparator, (901) 312-1253
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Jessie Wiley, Director of Development and Communications, (901) 312-1272
Susan Johnson, Director of Planned Giving, (901) 312-1243
Sarah Lorenz, Special Events Manager, (901) 312-1241
Kori van der Bijl, Membership Coordinator, (901) 312-1256
Braden Hixson, Development Officer, (901) 312-1276
Corkey Sinks, Graphic Designer, (901) 312-1264
Kristen Rambo, Communications Associate, (901) 312-1252
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Dale Skaggs, Director of Horticulture, (901) 312-1249
Chris Emanus, Grounds Manager, (901) 312-1269
Kim Rucker, Cutting Garden/Greenhouse Manager, (901) 312-1261
Norma Montesi, Gardens Education, (901) 312-1248
Lorenzo Perez, Gardener
Melvin Avendano, Gardener
Miguel Alcantar, Gardener
Adam Queen, Gardener
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Margarita Sandino, Director of Education, (901) 312-1242
Karen Strachan, Youth Programs Coordinator, (901) 312-1250
Christian Allen, Outreach Coordinator, (901) 312-1263
Christine Ruby, Art Instructor, (901) 312-1373
Stuart Janssen, Youth Gardens Instructor, (901) 312-1245
Elizabeth Sloane, Public Programs Coordinator, (901) 312-1274
Shawna White, Art Instructor
Mitzi Igleharte, Art Instructor
Julia Waters, Art Instructor
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Juliana Bjorklund, Director of Operations, (901) 312-1254
Robert Jones, Facilities Supervisor, (901) 312-1251
Sarah Catmur, Venue Rental Coordinator/Manager on Duty, (901) 312-1271
Melissa Bosdorf, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250
Jenny M. Duggan, Visitor Engagement/Manager on Duty, (901) 312-1246
Erika Fuller, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250
Charity Saunders, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250