Our Team

Our dedicated leaders and talented staff bring our values to life.

Members of the staff, Board, and Southwest Philadelphia Community Leadership Team stand and sit outside on a sunny autumn day.

Members of the staff, Board, and Southwest Philadelphia Community Leadership Team in Fall 2024.

General Inquiries

info@bartramsgarden.org
For general inquiries.

riverprogram@bartramsgarden.org
For the Community Boathouse and Dock and water quality monitoring.

trees@bartramsgarden.org
For neighborhood tree plantings and the ROOTS Tree Crew youth internship.

farm@bartramsgarden.org
For the Sankofa Community Farm, the youth internship, community garden, and home garden beds.

development@bartramsgarden.org
For donations, volunteering, fundraising events, and membership.

logistics@bartramsgarden.org
For space reservations and facility rentals.

web@bartramsgarden.org
For communications, media, and outreach.

finance@bartramsgarden.org
For invoicing and billing.

Careers & Opportunities
No phone calls or visits, please.

Staff

Ahmad MuhaiminAhmad MuhaiminProgram Logistic Coordinatorx127
Angela DurantAngela DurantWelcome Center AssociateEmail Angela
Annemarie VaeniAnnemarie VaeniDirector of FinanceEmail Annemariex114
Breanna PerryBreanna PerryDevelopment ManagerEmail Breannax107
Caroline WinschelCaroline WinschelDirector of Development & CommunicationsEmail Carolinex104
Cavhanah Baht T’omCavhanah Baht T’omMarketing & Communications CoordinatorEmail Cavhanahx103
Cedric HardyCedric HardyDirector of Youth EducationEmail Cedricx117
Chris Bolden-NewsomeChris Bolden-NewsomeCo-Director, Sankofa Community FarmEmail Chrisx123
Daja DouglasDaja DouglasGarden Ecology Youth CoordinatorEmail Dajax116
Ella KonefalElla KonefalRiver Program CoordinatorEmail Ella
Emily ConstantinoEmily ConstantinoFormal Flower Gardens GardenerEmail Emily
Eric FordEric FordSafety Coordinatorx128
Hajjah GloverHajjah GloverNeighborhood & Home Garden CoordinatorEmail Hajjahx125
J WierskiJ WierskiFinance & Operations ManagerEmail Jx100
Jadah JohnsonJadah JohnsonSeasonal GardenerEmail Jadah
Ka-ron Burke-ThomasKa-ron Burke-ThomasSeasonal Events Support
Kimani KeatonKimani KeatonDevelopment CoordinatorEmail Kimanix130
Laquanda DobsonLaquanda DobsonCulinary Culture CoordinatorEmail Laquandax124
Leslie GaleLeslie GaleEducation ManagerEmail Lesliex110
Maitreyi RoyMaitreyi RoyExecutive DirectorEmail Maitreyix101
Mandy KatzMandy KatzDirector of Horticulture and Lead GardenerEmail Mandyx105
Rafiq PerkinsRafiq PerkinsSeasonal Welcome Center Assistant
Rain HaynesRain HaynesNursery ManagerEmail Rainx111
Raven GreenRaven GreenTree Program CoordinatorEmail Ravenx121
Ryan HoganRyan HoganLand StewardEmail Ryan
Shanna MitchellShanna MitchellArts & Culture Program CoordinatorEmail Shannax118
Director of Human ResourcesDirector of Human ResourcesDirector of Human ResourcesEmail Director of HRx113
Sophia PoeSophia PoeCommunity Partnerships ManagerEmail Sophiax109
Stephen BlackwellStephen BlackwellSeasonal Educator
Steven RogersSteven RogersSitewide Custodial CoordinatorEmail Steven
Tahnisha Burke ThomasTahnisha Burke ThomasWelcome Center CoordinatorEmail Tahnisha Burkex120
Tom ReberTom ReberDirector of Landscapes and FacilitiesEmail Tomx115
Ty HolmbergTy HolmbergCo-Director, Sankofa Community FarmEmail Tyx122
Valerie OnifadeValerie OnifadeRiver Program ManagerEmail Valeriex102
Yaasmeer EnixYaasmeer EnixMaintenance TechnicianEmail Yaasmeerx126
Zach WebberZach WebberDirector of Public ProgramsEmail Zachx112

Southwest Community Leadership Circle

Adriane Y. Parks, MPsychAdriane Y. Parks, MPsychAddiction & Mental Health Counselor, The Consortium
Dionna RoundtreeDionna RoundtreeSouthwest Resident
Elsa StuckmanElsa StuckmanWoodland Academy / Southwest Resident
Eric Edi, PhDEric Edi, PhDPresident and COO, AFRICOM
Jermaine WomackJermaine WomackFounder, Philadelphia Auto & Parole
Kimberly WalkerKimberly WalkerSouthwest Resident
Mark Harrell, MHSMark Harrell, MHSCommunity Outreach Coordinator, City of Philadelphia Register of Wills / Southwest Resident
Marquita HodgesMarquita HodgesBartram Village Resident
Nakia FieldsNakia FieldsSouthwest Resident
Sharon NeilsonSharon NeilsonExecutive Director, Woodland Academy
Sheila AnthonySheila AnthonyBartram Village Residents Council
Steve YoungSteve YoungCo-Founder, Empowered CDC / John Bartram Association Board of Directors
Tarik RyantTarik RyantExecutive Chef/Owner, Rhythm & Brunch and Chef Reeky’s Cafe & Juice Bar
Todd McCoyTodd McCoyFounder, Bornleader Family Foundation
Tonya RobinsonTonya RobinsonBartram Village Residents Council

Board of Directors

Officers

Charles LomaxCharles LomaxPresidentPresident and CEO, Lomax Real Estate
Anna JungclausAnna JungclausTreasurerCFO, Equal Measure
Eric W. Swanson, AIAEric W. Swanson, AIAVice PresidentPrincipal, Ballinger
Kate TysonKate TysonSecretaryDirector/CEO, Wanderwell Consulting
Robert S. Pugliese, PharmD, BCPSRobert S. Pugliese, PharmD, BCPSVice PresidentDirector of Innovation Design, Jefferson
Paul VernonPaul VernonVice PresidentArchitect / Urban Designer, Kimley-Horn

Directors

Adriane Y. Parks, MPsychAdriane Y. Parks, MPsychAddiction & Mental Health Counselor, The Consortium
Ben VershbowBen VershbowDirector of Community Programs, Wikimedia Foundation
David Schultz, AIA, NCARBDavid Schultz, AIA, NCARBPrincipal/Architect, DAS Architects, Inc.
Eva RayEva RayRetired, Director of Education, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Francesca FiamingoFrancesca FiamingoSenior Closer, Surety Title Company
J. Blaine Bonham, Jr.J. Blaine Bonham, Jr.Retired, Executive Vice President, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Lawrence JonesLawrence JonesCEO/Founder, Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School
Lisa M. MillerLisa M. MillerCFO, Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Monica ZimmermanMonica ZimmermanExecutive Director, Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial
Paul Lantieri IIIPaul Lantieri IIIPartner, Ballard Spahr, LLP
Robert AllenRobert AllenDirector of Property and Concession Management, Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
Tarik RyantTarik RyantExecutive Chef/Owner, RKM Food Service
Vania MillerVania MillerTrauma-Informed Consultant, Compassionate Consultants

Emeritus

Elizabeth Bressi-StoppeElizabeth Bressi-StoppeRetired, University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Sidney B. SpahrSidney B. SpahrCivic leader and horticulturist

Photo Credits

KD Morris Photography: Sheila Anthony, Chris Bolden-Newsome, J. Blaine Bonham, Jr., Elizabeth Bressi-Stoppe, Joanne Douglas, Eric Edi, Nakia Fields, Jillian C. Kirn, Paul Lantieri III, Merissa MacDonald, Robert S. Pugliese, Dionna Roundtree, Maitreyi Roy, Elsa Stuckman, Tahnisha Burke Thomas, Annemarie Vaeni, Zach Webber, Caroline Winschel, Steven A. Young

Troi Hicks Photography: Cavhanah Baht T’om, Mark Harrell, Lawrence Jones, Charles Lomax, Breanna Perry, Eva Ray, David Schultz, Paul Vernon, Maria Viola-Kuttruff, Chloe Wang

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Volunteers

Interested in getting involved? Check out our current volunteer opportunities. 

Careers

Join our team

Youth Internships

We offer paid opportunities for local youth and young adults.

I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Birds

Boating & Fishing

Flowers, Plants & Trees

Gardening

History

Kids' Activities

Sankofa Community Farm

Southwest Philadelphia

Water Quality

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Youth Internships

I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Birds

Look up! More than 100 species of birds rely on this ecosystem.

Boating & Fishing

Enjoy all that the Tidal Schuylkill River has to offer.

Flowers, Plants & Trees

See what’s blooming, find a favorite tree, and stroll the gardens and natural lands.

Gardening

Bring the Garden home! Shop for plants or grow food, trees, and more.

History

Uncover the interconnected stories of this historic site.

Kids' Activities

Join us year-round to learn, make, share, and wonder.

Sankofa Community Farm

“Go back and get it!” Growing food sovereignty with an African Diaspora focus.

Southwest Philadelphia

Resources and opportunities especially for neighbors in Southwest Philly.

Water Quality

View our latest data on current river conditions.

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Enjoy upcoming workshops, self-care, and events. Are you a Southwest artist? Let’s partner!

Youth Internships

Calling Southwest students: paid internships available with the river, the farm, and the trees.