ASU names special advisor on American Indian affairs
The Office of the President at Arizona State University has named Jacob Moore as the new Vice President, Special Advisor to the President on American Indian Affairs. Moore will assume his new role on July 1, 2023.
Moore was formerly the Associate Vice President of Tribal Relations in the Office of Government and Community Affairs at ASU. His work included intergovernmental affairs between ASU and tribal nations and communities. In his new role, Moore will cover a range of transformative initiatives, including utilizing Indigenous knowledge, developing partnerships, and aligning research projects with tribal priorities.
Moore began his professional career with Arizona State University fourteen years ago. He received his MBA from the W.P. Carey School of Business and has professional experience in health policy, economic development, and tribal government, as well as eight years on the Arizona State Board of Education.
“I am grateful for the opportunity to be of service to ASU and to Indigenous students and communities,” said Moore, who is Lakota, Dakota, Tohono O’odham, and Akimel O’odham. “Assuming fundamental responsibility for the economic, social, cultural and overall health of the communities it serves is straight out of the university’s charter,” Moore said. As he takes on this role, strengthening relationships with Tribal partners will be a priority.
Medical director selected for Avondale hospital
Dr. Ronald Quang has been named Medical Director of ClearSky Rehabilitation Hospital of Avondale. The medical rehabilitation hospital serves patients with disabling injuries or illnesses such as strokes, brain injuries, hip fractures, spinal injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or other medically-complex conditions like COVID-19.
Quang will lead ClearSky Avondale’s interdisciplinary healthcare team, which will provide patient services that include physical, occupational, and speech therapy; rehabilitative nursing; case management; respiratory therapy; dietary services; and other specialized care.
Board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation, Quang is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He brings more than 20 years of experience to his role, having worked at several inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Most recently, he was the medical director at a rehabilitation hospital in Scottsdale. During his tenure there, he helped co-found a physical medicine & rehabilitation residency and served as the associate program director. Quang also has served in teaching roles at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He was awarded Outstanding Physician of the Year during his first year at UCLA due to his accomplishments for teaching residents and physicians.
“I’m passionate about providing specialized rehabilitative care to patients so they can maximize their recoveries and return to the activities that they enjoy,” Quang says. “It’s extremely rewarding to provide a higher level of care that allows patients to regain independence and quality of life.”
Erin Przybylinski joins JHKM’s litigation practice in Arizona
Jennings Haug Keleher McLeod (JHKM) announces that Erin Przybylinski has joined the firm as a litigation attorney with its Phoenix office.
Erin’s practice focuses primarily on representing clients in a wide range of litigation matters, including civil litigation, medical malpractice, personal injury and wrongful death as well as civil rights and constitutional law violation claims. She has experience representing clients in a wide range of litigation matters, including 42 U.S.C. 1983 civil rights cases.
Previously, Erin worked with the Bronx District Attorney’s Office in New York City where she prosecuted crimes of domestic violence.
An Arizona native, Erin received her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona in 2016 and graduated cum laude from Case Western Reserve University School of Law in 2019. In addition to practicing in Arizona, she is admitted to practice in New York.
Greater Phoenix Chamber announces board members
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced new leaders within its board of directors to lead the organization in its mission to catalyze regional prosperity through forward-thinking public policy, intentional economic growth, and diverse, prepared talent in fiscal year 2024.
Scott Smith, managing partner of TowerHunter, will serve as the 2023-2024 board chair, succeeding Erin Mettille, public & social impact leader, Slalom Consulting. Laura Lynn Smith, division vice president and general manager, ADP, Inc., will serve as chair-elect.
“As an active member of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Board of Directors for the last five years, I am humbled to now serve as Chair and work in partnership with Todd, the Chamber team, and amazing board members to continue to focus on a strong business environment in Arizona,” says Scott Smith, chairman, Greater Phoenix Chamber. “We will continue to partner with our 2400 members to support them in policy solutions that will support their business needs. I look forward to a year where we all enjoy connecting with other leaders, working with policymakers, establishing B2B contacts, and supporting workforce initiatives to help your company grow.”
Serving on the Executive Committee of the board of directors are the following officers:
Board Chair – Scott Smith, TowerHunter
Chair-Elect and current Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair – Laura Lynn Smith, ADP, Inc.
Legal Counsel – Ryan Curtis, Fennemore Craig
Audit and Governance Committee Chair – Kris Newman, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Finance Committee Chair – Tim Wetzler, Enterprise Holdings
Human Resources Chair – Scott Smith, TowerHunter
Nominating Committee Chair – Rob Taylor, SRP
Public Affairs Committee Chair – Susan Anable, Cox Communications
Retention Committee Chair – Mike Groeger, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
GPCF Chair – Stacy Derstine, APS
Member at Large – Shannon Butler, CVS Health
The Chamber is proud to have the following business leaders complete its board of directors for fiscal year 2023-2024:
Brad Anderson, Cigna
Guy Berry, Redirect Health**
Eric Bottolfsen, GoldBook Financial
Emily Breuker, University of Phoenix**
Johnathan Buxton, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association**
Marina Carpenter, Arizona Coyotes
Jennifer Carusetta, Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Matthew Clark, Verizon**
Monica Coury, Arizona Complete Health
Craig Culy, Musical Instrument Museum**
Joe Donnarumma, Univision
Joel Eberhart, Ideas Collide
Danielle Feroleto, Small Giants**
Lorraine Field, Sonora Quest
Tad Gary, Mercy Care
Joe Grossman, EPCOR, Inc.**
Ravi Gupta, Ernst & Young
Chad Heinrich, Arizonans for Affordable Health**
Kate Hickman, Alliance Bank of Arizona
Doris Huang, evolvedMD
Carla Vargas Jasa, Valley of the Sun United Way
Jay Kaprosy, Veridus**
Matt Ligouri, Southwest Gas
Eric E. Lynch, Polsinelli
Jim Macdonald, JPMorgan Private Bank
Grenee Martacho, Concord General Contracting Inc.
Kevin Martinelli, LocaliQ/Arizona Republic
Francis McAllister, Freeport-McMoRan
T.J. Mitchell, Quarles & Brady**
Jennifer Nelson, Honeywell Aerospace
Dani Nugroho, Marsh McLennan
Amilyn Pierce, Arizona Diamondbacks
Ron Price, Visit Phoenix
Lisa Riley, Wells Fargo
Chris Sarver, National Bank of Arizona
Liz Shipley, Intel**
Gary Shullaw, PetSmart
Lori Snyder, Carlisle Companies Incorporated
Donna Taylor, Beatitudes Campus**
Jim Tomes, Telgian Holdings, Inc.
Dr. Kevin Tulipana, City of Hope – Phoenix
Michelle Walker, SSC Underground
Doug Welzel, Amazon
Kristen Wilson, Alliance of Arizona Nonprofits
**New board members for FY 2023-2024
“The leadership of our board of directors is vital, as we continue to lead the local business community in navigating the rapidly growing Phoenix economy,” said Todd Sanders, president & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber. “I am eager to work with our incoming Board leaders and members as we tackle the concerns of local businesses and implement long-term solutions while continuing to provide valuable tools and resources to our members and community.”
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation board of directors for fiscal year 2024 include:
Board Chair, Stacy Derstine, APS
Laura Lynn Smith, ADP, Inc.
Sarah Gordon, JPMorgan Private Bank
Phillip Huhta, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
Jay Kaprosy, Veridus
Adriana Murrietta, Pharos Foundation**
De Anne Russell, Common Spirit Health
Kim Samuel, Equality Health
The newly appointed board leaders and members officially assume their duties on July 1, 2023.
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