Tohono Chul
7366 North Paseo del Norte
Tucson, AZ 85704
ph: 520-742-6455 ext. 0
fax: 520-797-1213
general inquiries: info@tohonochul.org
Staff
Administrative Offices
Jamie Maslyn Larson – Executive Director x. 212
ExecutiveDirector@tohonochul.org
Katy Shaw – Human Resources Manager x. 221
humanresources@tohonochul.org
Ethan Cox – Director of Strategic Growth x. 260
Philanthropy@tohonochul.org
Denise Wiscount – Accounting and Payroll Clerk x. 216
Accounting@tohonochul.org
Michelle Armstrong – Director of Marketing & Communications
Marketing@tohonochul.org
Retail
Linda Wolfe – Director of Retail x. 213
MuseumShops@tohonochul.org
Exhibits, Education & Volunteers
James Schaub – Director of Education and Exhibitions x. 218
Education@tohonochul.org
Nicole George – Assistant Curator of Exhibitions & Collections Manager x. 217
Exhibits@tohonochul.org
Karen Hayes – Public Programs Manager x. 228
Stephen Spikes – Interpretive Programs Manager x. 235
Docent@tohonochul.org
Kasey Fry – Volunteer Services Coordinator x. 241
Volunteer@tohonochul.org
Membership
Doreen Wolf – Membership Services x. 246
Membership@tohonochul.org
Retail Greenhouse & Grounds
Hannah Blood – Propagation Manager x. 239
Chris Kibler – Gardens Manager
Event Rentals
Helena Riggins – Private Events x. 229 Privateevents@tohonochul.org
Visit our Private Events page for more information!
Board of Directors
Andy Swarthout
Expertise: Minerals exploration geologist and corporate finance
Affiliation: Retired as Chief Executive Officer of Bear Creek Mining Corporation
Sasha Case – President
Expertise: Arts and Community Outreach
Affiliation: Independent artist and Arts Educator
Patty Clymer – Secretary
Expertise: Education
Affiliation: School District Governing Board member; State Academic Decathlon Board Member; Former President of Church Council, Chair of its Endowment Committee
Charlotte Cordes
Expertise: Education (Biology), Fundraising
Affiliation: Retired Director of Foundation Relations, Claremont McKenna College Retired Docent, Tohono Chul
Penny Crutchfield – Treasurer
Expertise: Finance
Affiliation: Retired from the University of Arizona in 2004 where she served in Financial Services for 18 years as Associate Comptroller.
Jacquelyne Mingle
Expertise: Estate Planning Attorney
Affiliation: Fleming & Curti, PLC
Michael Racy
Expertise: Lobbying and government relations
Affiliation: Racy Associates, Inc.
Mary Swiergol
Expertise: Magazine owner/publisher
Affiliation: Founder/publisher of The Desert Leaf a monthly magazine begun in 1987 serving the Catalina Foothills communities of Tucson.
Our Vision
Core Values
- Love of the Sonoran Desert region: its natural history and it cultural heritage.
- Love of Tohono Chul and respect for what it means to visitors, supporters, and staff.
- Responsible use of all natural, human, fiscal, and temporal resources.
- Respect for all people, their beliefs and cultures.
- Excellence and integrity in all undertakings of Tohono Chul.
- Dedication to lifelong learning, with special focus on living with the Sonoran Desert and the interactions of people with their environment.
- Accessibility and outreach to the community in experiencing the resources of Tohono Chul.
Mission Statement
The mission of Tohono Chul is to enrich people’s lives by connecting them with the wonders of nature, art, and culture in the Sonoran Desert region and inspiring wise stewardship of the natural world.
Vision Statement
Tohono Chul’s vision is to be recognized internationally as the premier center for understanding and appreciation of the Sonoran Desert region through its fusion of nature, art, and culture. Tohono Chul seeks to be an indispensible resource for helping people learn about, celebrate, and conserve our region’s natural and cultural heritage, and to be a model institution for other unique regions around the world. Every element of Tohono Chul will reflect excellence and beauty, creating a pleasurable, inspiring and enlightening experience for all.