
TEAM
Team Members
Brittany Guerrero
Executive Director
Brittany Guerrero is the organization’s first Executive Director.
Maribeth Slagle
Administrator
I am a community-oriented professional grounded in an education and service background
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.
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
Jeff Cassler
Board Member
A strong advocate for good food, healthy soil and strong communities.
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.
Rosa Swartwout
Board Member
I am a long time resident of Arizona and recently transplanted to Tucson.
Cassandra Wensel-Kanne
Board Member
Cassandra is a Midwest transplant to Tucson and has been active in sustainable lifestyles here for 30 years.
Iman Chatila
Board Member
Iman has always loved being outside and using their hands in the dirt.
Steve Smith
Board Member
Steve is a plant scientist and a faculty member at the University of Arizona since 1984.














