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TEAM

Team Members

Brittany Guerrero

Brittany Guerrero

Executive Director

Brittany Guerrero is the organization’s first Executive Director.

Sammy Kaplan

Sammy Kaplan

Gardens Operations Coordinator

Sammy comes to CGT from the research world.

Maribeth Slagle

Maribeth Slagle

Administrator

I am a community-oriented professional grounded in an education and service background

Lou Haiduk

Lou Haiduk

Garden Education Coordinator

Lou (she/her) is excited to bring her passion for gardening, education, and community development

John Counts

John Counts

Irrigation Specialist

In May 2024, CGT appointed John Counts to the newly created part-time role of irrigation specialist.

Gillian Paine-Murrieta

Gillian Paine-Murrieta

Board Chair

Gillian Paine-Murrieta brings to the Community Gardens of Tucson (CGT)

Kendall Kroesen

Kendall Kroesen

Board Secretary

Kendall grew up in Southern California and earned a bachelor’s degree in anthropology

John Brown

John Brown

Board Member

John Brown has been part of the Tucson community for over 38 years.

Jeff Cassler

Jeff Cassler

Board Member

A strong advocate for good food, healthy soil and strong communities.

Michelle Peters

Michelle Peters

Board Member

I am a retired elementary school teacher from Mesa, Arizona where I taught for over 35 years.

Arielle Shemesh

Arielle Shemesh

Board Member

I am an MBA candidate at the University of Illinois, specializing in entrepreneurship and digital innovation.

Rosa Swartwout

Rosa Swartwout

Board Member

I am a long time resident of Arizona and recently transplanted to Tucson.

Cassandra   Wensel-Kanne

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

Iman Chatila

Board Member

Iman has always loved being outside and using their hands in the dirt.

Steve Smith

Steve Smith

Board Member

Steve is a plant scientist and a faculty member at the University of Arizona since 1984.

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