Deborah Ostreicher, assistant aviation director, City of Phoenix

Prior to her current position, Ostreicher lived and worked overseas in corporate responsibility, computers and media.

Advice: “Support, don’t compete with, other women. Surround yourself with the smartest people you can find — men and women. You will not only get the job done, but you’ll learn a ton along the way. And communicate with confidence: don’t apologize for speaking the truth or for having a different perspective.”

Surprising fact: “My husband and I spend a great deal of our time mentoring Valley homeless children through NPFY.org and find it to be unbelievably rewarding.”

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