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 S. Herbert Rhea Director, (901) 312-1244
Gail Hopper, CFO / Chief of Staff, (901) 312-1247
Jenny M. Duggan, Admin Support, (901) 312-1266
Dan Goodwin, Controller, (901) 312-1270
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Julie Pierotti, Martha R. Robinson Curator, (901) 312-1262
Ellen Daugherty, Assistant Curator, (901) 312-1275
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
Braden Hixson, Development Officer, (901) 312-1276
Dorothy Svgdik, Membership Manager, (901) 312-1256
Corkey Sinks, Graphic Designer and Production Manager, (901) 312-1264
Kristen Rambo, Communications Manager, (901) 312-1252
Rebekah Hedges, Communications Coordinator, (901) 312-1260
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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
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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
Sarah Stobbe, Art Instructor, (901) 312-1245Sarah Dehena, Art Instructor
Shawnna White, Hourly Art Instructor
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Juliana Bjorklund, Director of Operations, (901) 312-1254
Robert Jones, Facilities Supervisor, (901) 312-1251
David Pender, Manager on Duty-Security, (901) 312-1251
Rachel Sturch, Manager on Duty-Admission, (901) 312-1258
Hannah Reasons, Venue Rental Coordinator, (901) 761-5250
Erika Fuller, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250
Anna Hood, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250
Jacob Blair, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250
Della Rhodes, Visitor Engagement, (901) 761-5250