Az Business and AZRE magazines announced the publications’ lists of the Most Influential Women in Arizona of 2023, including Rachel Aja, southwest region director of Government Affairs, Cox Communications. In celebration of the 12th anniversary of the Most Influential Women program, azbigmedia.com is profiling one of the Most Influential Women of 2023 each day leading up to the Most Influential Women of 2023 dinner and reception.
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The Most Influential Women for 2023 will be honored at a reception on Thursday, August 17 at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. For sponsorship information, email Amy.Lindsey@azbigmedia.com. For information about the event honoring the Most Influential Women, email Lynette.Carrington@azbigmedia.com or click here. To buy tickets, click here.
Rachel Aja, southwest region director of Government Affairs, Cox Communications
BACKGROUND: Rachel Aja is the Southwest Region Director of Government Affairs for Cox Communications. In this role, she leads Cox’s local, state and federal political engagement and strategy. Before joining Cox, Rachel was the Chief of Staff for Mayor Georgia Lord in Goodyear and Mayor Bob Barrett in Peoria.
CAREER PATH INSPIRATION: “The people and relationships that I have built are the reason that I continue to work in government affairs. Everything we do in life is about people, and the fact that I have been able to meet, interact and solve problems with a vast array of people from varying walks of life keeps me inspired.”
SOURCE OF PRIDE: “The work that we do at Cox to bridge the digital divide, both in low-income and rural communities is something that makes me immensely proud because we know how important connectivity is to life-long success.”
SOURCE OF INSPIRATION: “It’s hard to list just one person; I have had so many mentors along the way. But if I have to choose one, I would have to say my friend Dave, who hired me as an intern and started this crazy career path. To this day, I still call him for counsel.”
SURPRISING FACT: “When I was in elementary school I won a musical composition contest for a song I wrote and played on the piano.”
