Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2022, including Dawn Jones, chief diversity and inclusion officer, Intel. In celebration of the 11th anniversary of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2022 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2022 dinner and reception.
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Dawn Jones, chief diversity and inclusion officer, Intel
BACKGROUND: As Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Social Impact, Dawn Jones leads Intel’s global diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy, its Corporate Responsibility Office, the Intel Foundation and the company’s social policy work. Her leadership of the social impact work sets the standards for how Intel not only ensures the organization has a representative workforce but also focuses on Intel’s human rights, reporting on sustainability and setting the company’s goals on social policy engagement.
SOURCE OF PRIDE: “There are many achievements I’m proud of, but the one I’m most proud of is my involvement in launching the Alliance for Global Inclusion, a coalition formed together by technology industry leaders who will share their diversity and inclusion metrics. The goal is to create an equitable workplace, industry, and society by progressing leadership representation, inclusive language, inclusive product development and STEM readiness in underserved communities. Just one year after its launch, the Alliance has doubled its number of commitment partners. My position at Intel allows me the opportunity to be a part of creating an inclusive workforce and community with diverse talent.”
SURPRISING FACT: “A little-known fact about me is that I love reading true crime or fictional CIA/FBI novels; it has always fascinated me how they use science to solve complex cases. Visiting Quantico is on my bucket list.”
SOURCE OF INSPIRATION: “It’s so difficult to name just one, as I’ve had so many women support me throughout my career. But, there are two that have made a significant impact on who I am in business. The first would be Shelly Esque, who led Intel’s Corporate Affairs organization, including the Intel Foundation, for many years. She saw my potential, invested in me and supported my growth. Shelly has inspired me to push the boundaries of what is possible as a leader. The other would be Barbara Whye; she pushed me to think differently, ask difficult questions and was clear and direct with me regarding my development. She led her organization with integrity and boldness, role modeling what it means to lead D&I. Both of these women continue to play a critical role in my career and personal growth.”
Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2022
Dr. Suzanne Bentz, Red Mountain Weight Loss
Stephanie A. Bivens, Bivens & Associates
Rachel M. Bond, MD, Dignity Health
Suzanne Boyles, City of Buckeye
Alaina Chabrier, SRP
Margaret Chamberlain, OneAZ Credit Union
Rachel Davis-Schultz, CopperPoint Insurance Companies
Jennifer Delgado, Burch & Cracchiolo
Brigitte Finley Green, Engelman Berger
Lin Sue Flood, Hospice of the Valley
Christine Gannon, BrightWorks Consulting
Karen Hoffman Tepper, PhD, Terros Health
Dawn Jones, Intel
Lisa Lovallo, Cox Communications
Lyndel Manson, Arizona Board of Regents
Carli Ann McClure, Grant Thornton
Karla Morales, Arizona Technology Council
Emily Nachlas, Western Alliance Bancorporation
Breanna Naegeli, PhD, Grand Canyon University
Shar Najafi-Piper, PhD, Copa Health
Christina Noyes, Gust Rosenfeld
Grace O’Sullivan, Arizona State University
Reena Rastogi, MD, Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Sara Regan, Desert Financial Credit Union
Karen Roch, Credit Union West
Lisa Rulney, University of Arizona
Melanie Smihula, Edkey Sequoia Schools
Sherry Stotler, Valleywise Health
Lynn Toler, TV judge and host
Kelli Tonkin, Enterprise Bank & Trust
Telle VanTrojen, Geneva Financial
Ruth Veloria, University of Phoenix
Amy Walters, Cancer Treatment Centers of America
Annabel Whiting, PNC
Reine Yazbeck Hamilton, Wells Fargo
Sandra Zebrowski, MD, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate for 2022
Morgan Betancourt, project director, Okland Construction
Keri Davies, partner, LevRose Commercial Real Estate
Alicia Hardwick, leasing manager, Prologis
Michelle Heeb, president and CEO, Forward Tilt
Dani Huval, business development director, Chasse Building Team
Bev Jensen, regional operations manager, Colliers
Carrie Kelly, executive director, Arizona Association for Economic Development
Alexandra Loye, executive managing director, Cushman & Wakefield
Stephanie Maderazzo-Hughes, CEO and COO, Canyon State Electric
Nancy McClure, first vice president, CBRE
Kathleen Morgan, managing director, Newmark
Vicki Robinson, senior vice president, JLL
Heather Skinner, vice president of global real estate, JP Morgan Chase
Angela Watson, president and CEO, Shepley Bulfinch
