Garden Staff
Our year-round staff members work with a dedicated group of over 100 volunteers to cultivate a space that celebrates and conserves the rich biodiversity of Northern New Mexico, while connecting our community to nature through education, science, and the arts.
For general inquiries or help connecting with the right department, please contact us at [email protected]
Laura Leach
Executive Director
(505) 471-9103 ext. 102
lauraleach@
Naharu Staples
Director of Finance
(505) 471-9103 ext. 113
business@
Meesha Diaz Haddad
Operations Manager
505-471-9103 ext. 107
[email protected]
Cristina Salvador
Director of Science & Conservation
(505) 471-9103 ext. 103
cristina@
Mandy Burkholder
Marketing & Communications Manager
505.471.9103 ext. 104
[email protected]
Eileen Berry
Carly Jones
Associate Director of Membership & Annual Giving
(505) 471-9103 ext. 114
carly@
Carol Tyroler
Grant Writer
Jennifer Evans
Director of Guest Experience
(505) 471-9103 ext. 112
jennifer@
Anna Ash
Guest Experience Lead
(505) 471-9103 ext. 106
[email protected]
Guest Experience Representatives
(505) 471-9103 ext. 106
Linda Churchill
Director of Horticulture & Grounds
(505) 471-9103 ext. 108
[email protected]
Noah Gapsis
Horticulturist
Nolan Montiel
Facilities & Maintenance Technician
Christie Collins
Director of Education & Interpretation
(505) 471-9103 ext. 105
christie@
Rosy Link
Program Coordinator
(505) 471-9103 ext. 111
rosy@
Theresa Ferraro
Garden Educator
(505) 471-9103 ext. 111
education@
Gary Sharlow
Volunteer Coordinator
(505) 471-9103 ext. 109
volunteer@
