Recorded at Pratt Podcasting in Scottsdale, the newest episode of the AZ Big Podcast with Michael & Amy has officially dropped. Episode 262 features Melinda Gulick of First Things First, who talks about Arizona’s child care crisis.

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Melinda Morrison Gulick

Melinda Morrison Gulick has served as the Chief Executive Officer of First Things First since March 2022, overseeing all aspects of Arizona’s early childhood agency.  Melinda is an active contributor to community and business organizations and focuses her passion and energy on education, young children, healthcare, a strong local economy and the environment. Prior to joining First Things First, Melinda ran her own management consulting firm focused on strategic planning, governance, fundraising, communications and sustainable business planning primarily for nonprofit organizations. She previously served on the executive team at DMB Associates for 14 years responsible for operations, communications, marketing, human resources and community affairs. In addition, she served as the Executive Director of several local non-profits and worked in development for Southwest Human Development where her passion for kids blossomed.

AZ Big Podcast

Hosted by AZ Big Media Editor in Chief Michael Gossie and Vice President and Publisher Amy Lindsey, the AZ Big Podcast takes you behind-the-scenes of some of the most compelling storylines in the Grand Canyon State. The AZ Big Podcast features guests from a variety of industries, including legal, real estate, hospitality, athletics and more. Each episode will be about 15 minutes long to provide quick and concise information about each topic. In other words, it’s an easy listen that’s perfect for your morning or afternoon commute. Episodes post weekly on Tuesdays and are available wherever you listen to podcasts.