Gwen Hicks, Grow Hub

Nursery Assistant

Nursery Assistant Gwen Hicks I was born at Alachua General Hospital in Gainesville. I have two daughters and four grandkids. My dog’s name is Cain, he’s a bad dog. I like working at GROW HUB, and enjoy pulling weeds and working with the seeds-cleaning them and packaging them.. When I’m not working, I love to…

Charles Thomas, Grow Hub

Grounds & Equipment Supervisor

Grounds & Equipment Supervisor Charles Thomas

Caitlin Koval, Grow Hub

Newsletter Editor

Newsletter Editor Caitlin Koval I love drawing and enjoy the art at GROW HUB. My favorite part of coming to work is being around people and helping out. I enjoy hanging out with friends when I am not at work. I also enjoy taking dogs to the dog park. My new service dog is a…

Nursery Supervisor, Horticultural Therapist (HTR), Education & Outreach Coordinator

Nursery Supervisor, Horticultural Therapist (HTR), Program Director Alexa Heilman I’m a registered Horticultural Therapist (HTR) with a background in psychology from the University of Florida and am currently completing a Master’s in Social Work through the University of Central Florida. I currently manage our vocational programming, staff development, and community partnerships (as well as any…

Doris Klemm, Grow Hub

Nursery Supervisor

Nursery Supervisor Doris Klemm I love plants, travel and cooking. I’ve been in the nursery business since 1983, with my former business Harmony Gardens. I’ve been working part time at GROW HUB since 2019 and love it here!

Amy Puccio, Grow Hub

Horticulturist and Animal Caretaker

Horticulturist and Animal Caretaker Amy Puccio I’m from Hawthorne and have lived in Gainesville for about 4 years. I received the FNGLA horticulture certificate which has helped me at GROW HUB with all the plants. I have 5 dogs and a yard full of cats at home. I enjoy working with the donkeys. I like…