
TEAM
Team Members
Brittany Guerrero
Executive Director
Brittany Guerrero is the organization’s first Executive Director.
Gillian Paine-Murrieta
Board Chair
Gillian Paine-Murrieta brings to the Community Gardens of Tucson (CGT)
Kendall Kroesen
Board Secretary
Kendall grew up in Southern California and earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology
Lou Haiduk
Garden Education Coordinator
Lou (she/her) is excited to bring her passion for gardening, education, and community development
John Counts
Irrigation Specialist
In May 2024, CGT appointed John Counts to the newly created part-time role of irrigation specialist.
Jeff Cassler
Board Member
A strong advocate for good food, healthy soil and strong communities.
Denise Meeks
Board Member
Denise, a science journalist, editor, and statistician, joined the board in July 2023.
Michelle Peters
Board Member
I am a retired elementary school teacher from Mesa, Arizona where I taught for over 35 years.
Arielle Shemesh
Board Member
I am an MBA candidate at the University of Illinois, specializing in entrepreneurship and digital innovation.
Maribeth Slagle
Administrator
I am a community-oriented professional grounded in an education and service background
Rosa Swartwout
Board Member
I am a long time resident of Arizona and recently transplanted to
Tucson.
Cassandra Wensel
Board Member
Cassandra is a Midwest transplant to Tucson and has been active in sustainable lifestyles here for 30 years.













