General Contact Information
Sonoran Desert Network
12661 E. Broadway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85748
(520) 751-6860
The Desert Research Learning Center is open to scheduled programs only. Contact jessica_mcgeverly@nps.gov to inquire about scheduling a program.
Contact Our Staff
In addition to Sonoran Desert Network employees, we share some positions with other networks and work with partners.
Program Manager and Desert Research Learning Center Director: Andy Hubbard, andy_hubbard@nps.govVegetation Ecologist: Sarah Studd, sarah_studd@nps.gov
Quantitative Ecologist: Cheryl McIntyre, cheryl_mcintyre@nps.gov
Data Manager: Helen Thomas, helen_thomas@nps.gov
Wildlife Protocol Lead and Learning Center Manager: Jessica McGeverly, jessica_mcgeverly@nps.gov
Hydrologist: Kara Raymond, kara_raymond@nps.gov
Research Associate: Tani Hubbard, tani_hubbard@partner.nps.gov
Biological Science Technician: Elizabeth Schnaubelt, elizabeth_schnaubelt@nps.gov
Ecology Crew Lead (aquatic): Elora Ormand, elora_ormand@nps.gov
Ecology Crew Lead (vegetation): Adam Pingatore, adam_pingatore@nps.gov
Biological Science Technician (vegetation and wildlife): Lauren Renteria, lauren_renteria@partner.nps.gov
Biological Science Technician (vegetation): Ben Speirs, benjamin_speirs@partner.nps.gov
Administrative Assistant: Leslie Aills, leslie_aills@nps.gov
Last updated: April 23, 2025