This month’s tip comes courtesy of Ashley Plum, the executive director of Check for a Lump “We all know chemicals are bad for us. Some we can avoid, like items we use in our house, on our bodies and what we consume; others we cannot avoid, like pollution. It can feel overwhelming — and expensive […]
Free Arts for Abused Children of Arizona announced the appointment of Matt Sandoval as its new executive director effective Nov. 6, 2023. “The Free Arts mission and vision is a passion for me and many others that I am honored to serve alongside,” Sandoval said. “I am excited to continue the great work of Free […]
This month’s tip comes courtesy of the 2023 Arizona Bioscience Educator of the Year, Barbara Marusiak, senior director of clinical research & regulatory science at ASU State University Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation “Life poses challenges, big and small. Innovation is the ability to come up with new and creative ideas. It is […]
Homeward Bound recently announced Sam Fowler as its new CEO. He comes to the organization after a highly successful tenure as VP of development at Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley, boasting a diverse background encompassing leadership roles in various sectors. With a profound commitment to serving communities, Fowler’s professional journey includes leadership roles […]
Phoenix Art Museum announced that Janet Baker, Ph.D., has been named Curator Emerita of Asian Art in honor of her distinguished service over more than two decades as the museum’s curator of Asian art. Baker, who is retiring on Aug. 31, joined the museum in 2000 and over her 23-year tenure guided the expansion of […]
Friendly House, one of Arizona’s pioneer social service agencies, announced that Avein Saaty-Tafoya has been appointed the new president & CEO. An experienced nonprofit leader, Saaty-Tafoya has more than 25 years of leadership experience, with a specific focus on providing integrated healthcare to underrepresented populations. Most recently, Saaty-Tafoya served as executive director for the Institute […]
This month’s tip comes courtesy of Kim Graham, the executive director of the Arizona Educational Foundation “As the school year begins, it’s important to remember that teachers and administrators want what’s best for students. Educators teach language, math, arts and other academics. Students bring social-emotional skills they have learned at home into the classroom, as […]
Fresh Start Women’s Foundation recently named Angela Tate as their new chief impact officer. In her new role, Tate will lead Fresh Start’s social work and community engagement teams and strategies by identifying and addressing the needs of women in underserved communities and communities of color across the Valley. “As a woman of color, I […]
Herberger Theater Center recently announced the election of seven new board members: Dr. Battinto L. Batts Jr., Gerald Bohulano, Kim Ho, Elizabeth Montgomery, Miguel Munguia, Beatrice “Bea” Rocklin and Tania Torres. “As we begin this exciting new chapter for our organization, I’m excited to work with our new board members as we attract new audiences […]
Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center announced Jennifer Burwell in a new role as its vice president of operations. Burwell comes to SARRC with 20 years of experience in business operations and organizational leadership, with a background in real estate, including residential properties, multifamily housing, industrial space and office buildings. As VP of operations, Burwell oversees all operations […]
