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Beginning her career at Taliesin Preservation in 2002, Carrie has been the Executive Director since 2016. Tracing her ancestry back to the Wyoming Valley area in the 1840s, Carrie’s passion for history and the State of Wisconsin is the driving source of her love for Taliesin. In addition, Carrie believes strongly in the power of teamwork. With broad-based experience in budget development and management, analysis of sales and trends, product development, marketing, and design implementation, Carrie’s skills are continually at work to grow the organization, its people, and its mission to preserve the natural, built, and cultural environments of Taliesin. Outside of work, Carrie enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband on their small plot of land, with her animals and knee-deep in her gardens.
As Director of Finance, Andrea leads the financial and accounting activities at Taliesin Preservation. With over 20 years of accounting experience including financial analysis, budgeting, and internal controls, Andrea brings a fresh perspective to our Management Team. With a passion for architecture and history, Andrea is excited to contribute to the mission of Taliesin Preservation. In her spare time, Andrea enjoys gardening, hiking, and spending time with her family.
Caroline is a native of Frankfurt, Germany and holds a Master Degree in K-8 Education and Music from the University of Arts in Berlin. She and her husband Floyd, an architect, joined Taliesin in the 1980s as apprentices and became members of the Taliesin Fellowship in 2001. They continue to live as residents on the Taliesin estate and raised their family within its community.
Born and raised in Madison, Dan has 25 years of experience in Development. He is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has worked with organizations throughout the state. Dan has worked with Taliesin Preservation since 2018 and has enjoyed meeting so many of the supporters and decision-makers. He loves Wisconsin and is thrilled to be part of the team at this historic and impactful UNESCO World Heritage Site.
As Visitor Experience Manager, Erin oversees the seasonal tour staff and is responsible for the management and continued development of the tour program. She began her career at Taliesin Preservation in 2019 as a tour guide with her role quickly expanding into management and training, becoming the Operations Assistant in the 2022 season. Erin is passionate about art, history, and education. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology with a focus on Archaeology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Originally from Beloit, WI, Tim spent 16 years living in Madison before moving out to the Driftless area. He studied Business and Human Resources at Madison Area Technical College. He started his Human Resources career in the construction industry before joining Taliesin Preservation in 2021. In his free time, he enjoys hiking and kayaking.
Born and raised in Wisconsin, Susan has lived and worked across the USA and globe. In addition to her most recent certification from UW-Madison in Digital Marketing, she has a MA in Managing Archaeological Sites from University College London; a Master of Tourism Administration from The George Washington University; and a BA in Journalism from the University of Minnesota. Her love of her home state brought her back from her overseas adventures – and her love of Frank Lloyd Wright brought her to Taliesin in 2022.
As Programs Manager, Maria oversees immersive experiences that connect participants to Taliesin’s inspiring architecture, beautiful landscape, and vibrant culture. Prior to joining Taliesin Preservation, Maria managed programs and events at the Aldo Leopold Foundation, the U.S. Green Building Council, and The Nature Conservancy. Maria holds a B.S. in Biology from UW-Eau Claire and a M.S. in Natural Resources/Environmental Education from UW-Stevens Point.
Born and raised in the Milwaukee area, Suzanne has a BA in Professional Communications and Marketing from Alverno College in Milwaukee. As a wholesale gift shop representative for nine years, she knows what it takes to manage the gift shop here at Taliesin. She also loves interior design and history. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren.
My journey as a custodian at Taliesin began in April of 2019, shortly after moving to the area. I knew immediately that I had found my happy place. When I’m on the estate, I feel an overwhelming calm and understanding. I’ve always had a strong connection with nature, having grown up on a dairy farm. When I’m not at work, you’ll find me hanging out on our hobby farm, spoiling our animals, or tending to the lawn and flowers…and if I’m not there, I’ve gone fishing!
Anna grew up in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the birthplace of Frank Lloyd Wright. She earned a Bachelor of Art’s degree in Communications, with an emphasis in Media Studies and Journalism, from the University of Stevens Point. An avid hiker, she enjoys exploring the natural beauty of the Driftless Area. She has a passion for creative writing, drawing endless inspiration from the architecture and landscapes surrounding Taliesin.
Noa began her career at Taliesin in 2020 as a tour guide, following a lifelong love of Wright right to the source. As academic coordinator, Noa is passionate about sharing the beauty and history of Taliesin with the public. She holds a master’s degree in International Festival and Event Management from Edinburgh Napier University in Edinburgh, Scotland, as well as a BFA in Comedic Arts from Emerson College in Boston. However, as a Madison native, she can’t be kept away from Wisconsin for too long.
Abbie Gale Lehman grew up on a small farm in the Driftless, and has been an avid forager for years. After earning her degree in Geography/Environmental Science from UW-Platteville, her appreciation for the Driftless only grew. “We are situated in such a unique place in so many ways. Understanding cultural, geological, and ecological changes over time really underlined for me how special this area is.” In recent years, Abbie has worked fervently within the farm-to-table movement, both on the farm and in the kitchen.
Barb has lived and worked in the Spring Green area all of her life and for as long as she can remember, has appreciated the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. After retiring from a long career in banking at a local financial institution, she began working for Taliesin Preservation in 2016 taking reservations and helping in the gift shop. An organizational change in 2018 offered her the opportunity to work in the Finance Department as an Accounting Assistant, where she currently works. Barb enjoys spending time with family and friends and is a long-time volunteer with the American Red Cross, coordinating local blood drives in Spring Green.
This Northern California creative loves collectively exploring, unpacking, and sharing Wright’s organic world. Elizabeth works to preserve Taliesin as a place for creative endeavors and forward-thinking, and actively utilizes her History of Art and Museum Studies background in her communications role. She wakes up excited to work in spaces designed to invite and inspire and enjoys musing over Taliesin’s captivating past, endless potential, and infinite relevance.
Born and raised in the Driftless Area, Sally felt herself being pulled back to Southern Wisconsin after she earned a BA in Art History from Hampshire College in Massachusetts and an MA in Museum & Exhibition Studies from the University of Illinois. She has always had a keen interest in material culture and historic sites, so she is thrilled to play a part in facilitating community engagement with one of her home state’s great architectural treasures. She lives in Spring Green with her husband, daughter, dog, and two cats.
Luis was born in the mountains of Ecuador and has been living in the midwest U.S. since 2005. His number one passion in life is cooking and he has over 20 years of experience in this field. He got his culinary degree from Cartagena, Colombia in 2011. He makes a variety of cuisine from Chinese to American to Mexican! He wants to continue learning and advancing in his career. In his spare time he enjoys fishing, walking his dogs, and spending time with his family.
