Staff
Adkins Arboretum is staffed by a small but mighty team dedicated to providing exceptional experiences in nature.
Call the Visitor’s Center at 410-634-2847 to be transferred to a staff member.

Ginna TiernanExecutive Director
Ginna’s favorite native plant is sweet bay magnolia, Magnolia virginiana.

Abby LorenzDirector of Public Engagement
Abby’s favorite native plant is swamp rose mallow, Hibiscus moscheutos.

Suzy MooreDirector of Advancement
Suzy’s favorite native plant is seaside goldenrod, Solidago sempervirens.

Laura VlahovichDirector of Communications & Volunteer Coordinator
Laura’s favorite native plant is calico aster, Symphyotrichum lateriflorum.

Jean WortmanDirector of Visitor & Member Services
Jean’s favorite native plant is Virginia bluebells, Mertensia virginica.

Lisa SheehanGift Shop Manager
Lisa’s favorite native plant is blue false indigo, Baptisia australis.

Madison PalmerYouth Program Director
Madison’s favorite native plant is common milkweed, Asclepias syriaca.

Courtney RiveraEnvironmental Educator
Courtney’s favorite native plant is Eastern red columbine, Aquilegia canadensis.

Sabrina PoundsEnvironmental Educator
Sabrina’s favorite native plant is bald cypress, Taxodium distichum.

Stacy ShepardEnvironmental Educator & Visitor Services Associate
Stacy’s favorite native plant is eastern red bud, Cercis canadensis.

Leslie CarioDirector of Horticulture & Natural Lands
Leslie’s favorite native plant is sweet bay magnolia, Magnolia virginiana.

Lucas ScottLand Steward
Lucas’ favorite native plant is willow oak, Quercus phellos.

Naomi McCafferty Seasonal Horticulturist
Naomi’s favorite native plant is black gum, Nyssa sylvatica.

Ruth Menefee Seasonal Nursery
Ruth’s favorite native plant is white oak, Quercus alba.

Robin HanwayVisitor Services Associate
Robin’s favorite native plant is American Beech, Fagus grandifolia.

Matt ShingletonChesapeake Conservation Climate Corps Member
Matt’s favorite native plant is Eastern black walnut, Juglans nigra.


