Our Board of Directors has worked hard to preserve and promote the pristine Piedmont forest that was so generously given by the Morse family for the enjoyment of the public. Our sincere hope is that people will have the opportunity to enjoy a quiet stroll through the Garden or participate in one of our varied programs, including music performances, birding workshops, and children’s programs such as our annual Fairies in the Garden event.

On behalf of the Board, we are grateful to our many supporters and friends in Decatur (and beyond) who have helped us to preserve and enhance Woodlands. We look forward to seeing you at the Garden soon and would welcome your suggestions on how we can best use this beautiful greenspace to benefit our community.

If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about becoming a future Board Member, please complete this online Nomination Form so we can be in touch.

Woodlands Garden Board of Directors 2026

Anna Dunn Tabke
President
Founder & President
Leita Advisory

Diana Burk
Secretary
Director
Energy Solutions

John Schaffner
Treasurer
Director
KPMG US

Ben Ackerley
Founder/Creative Director
Katsura

Amy Leavell Bransford
Business Owner
Aviary Beauty + Wellness

Terrence Burroughs
Associate Attorney
Dixon Law Group

Brian Cayce
Venture Capitalist
Gray Ghost Ventures

Laura Danze
Senior Development Officer
Skyland Trail

Holly Fletcher
Flight Attendant
Delta Air Lines

Fred Harroway
Director of Finance
International Society of Arboriculture

Sarah Lawrence
Designer
Design Emporium

Kristy Neal
Owner and Landscape Designer
NealScape

John Sandifer
Attorney
The Sandifer Lawfirm, LLC

Trimaine Sheffield
Director of Business Strategy
Optimax

Alycia Vail
Attorney
The AVail Firm

Ashley van der Lande
Conservation Director
Mountain Conservation Trust of Georgia

Tracy Vence
Supervising Editor
NYT Wirecutter