Staff Contacts
Meet our staff of dedicated professionals who manage administration, the gardens, and programs. All staff are available through email – feel free to reach out. Our center of operations is the McMillan Greenhouse, 704-687-0721.
Directors and Administration
Dr. Jeff Gillman, Director
email: jgillman@uncc.edu
Phone: 704-687-0721
Amparo Ramos, Office Manager
email: agil2@uncc.edu
phone: 704-687-0723
Horticulturists and Garden Staff
Tammy Blume, Greenhouse Manager
email: tblume@uncc.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Mary Duke, Horticulture Technician and Orchid Curator
email: mduke8@uncc.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Jennifer Bueno, Horticulture Technician and Facilities Specialist
email: jbueno2@uncc.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Meredith Hebden, Horticulture Technician/Van Landingham Glen Manager
email: mmhebden@uncc.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Ed Davis, Horticultural Supervisor and Landscape Architect
email: EdwardDavis@uncc.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Program Specialists
Esther Carrasco, Adult Education Coordinator
email: ecarras1@uncc.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Kathy Zimmerman, Tour and Weekend HostCoordinator
email: kzimmer1@uncc.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
Marketing and Media
Christen Hoover, Marketing Manager
email: choove10@uncc.edu
phone: 704-687-0721
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