Our Team
The people who help make our work possible
Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace (FOTB) and Mission Garden are made possible by the dedicated volunteers, docents, interns, donors, staff, Board members and distinguished friends.
To get in touch with staff, please email info@missiongarden.org
Staff of Mission Garden
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Alyce Sadongei
Executive Director -
Gardener
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Artist in Residence
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Caitlin Brown
Community Engagement Coordinator -
Gardener
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Robin Cheung
Curatorial Assistant - Intern -
Dena Cowan
Curator of Collections -
Catherine Hesselmann
Administrative Assistant -
Intern Curatorial Assistant and Seed Specialist
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Efren Martinez
Garden Supervisor -
Rudy Poe
Facilities Manager -
Abby Rhinehart
Event and Education Coordinator -
Jackson Veneklasen
Gardener and Grounds Maintenance -
Garden Shop Staff
Board of Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace
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Robert Fleming | Treasurer
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Yvonne Fortier | President
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Floyd Gray| Vice-President
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Angie Laskarides
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Elena Martin|Secretary
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Angela Montiel
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Distinguished Friends of The Garden
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The late Suzanne Fish, PhD and Paul Fish, PhD
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Don Guerra
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Luis G Gutierrez
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Gary Paul Nabhan, PhD
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Linda Ronstadt
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Janos Wilder