Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Kyla Dukes is a Talent Acquisition & Onboarding Specialist at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park since February 2023, previously serving as a Human Resources and Diversity Specialist. Prior experience includes roles at Grand Valley State University Political Science Department as a Front Desk Receptionist, where duties involved welcoming guests and managing calls, and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Internship at Ashoka. Earlier work experience includes a position as a Hostess at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar, showcasing leadership and organizational skills. Kyla holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Political Science from Grand Valley State University and completed a program at The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, as well as graduating from The Potter's House High School.
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
One of the world’s most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park serves more than 750,000 visitors annually. The 158-acre grounds feature Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory; one of the largest children’s gardens in the country; arid and Victorian gardens with bronze sculptures by Degas and Rodin; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens; and a 1900-seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer. The internationally acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection including works by Ai Weiwei, Kapoor, Rodin, Oldenburg, Moore, Bourgeois and Plensa, among others. Indoor galleries host changing sculpture exhibitions with recent exhibitions by Picasso, Degas, di Suvero, Borofsky, Calder and Dine.