There are many adjectives that could be used to describe each of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2021. Intelligent. Inventive. Independent. But also supportive.
“What gives me the most pride is seeing those I have led, mentored or coached – especially those in the next generation of workers – flourish into the best versions of themselves,” says Latasha Causey, vice president of human resources for Bell Bank. “All the phone calls, what-ifs and connections have helped them succeed both personally and professionally. Doing my small part in helping them gives me confidence in our future.”
Creating and utilizing those connections has never been more important than it was during the COVID-19 crisis.
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“The pandemic made me realize how important staying connected with people is,” says Christine Ferrell, vice president of private banking for Enterprise Bank & Trust. “For some time, we did not have the opportunities to see friends, family or clients in person like we normally would. Making the connections even though not in person really helped me understand that to be a good friend, family member and leader, you have to be present. You have to be creative in how you go about forging and maintaining relationships.”
Each of the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2021 has created connections throughout their careers to distinguish themselves as leaders in their industries. But there is a lot more to learn about this year’s Most Influential Women in Arizona Business. Get to know them a little better at a dinner celebrating their accomplishments on August 26, 2021, at Chateau Luxe. For details about the event, click here.
Learn more about all the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2021 beginning July 5, 2021, at azbigmedia.com, when we will begin publishing daily profiles of each of the 2021 honorees leading up to the Most Influential Women event.
The Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2021
Julia S. Acken
Member, Jennings, Strouss & Salmon
Jamie Boggs
Vice president of athletics, Grand Canyon University
Christine Boles
Vice president of Internet of Things Group, general manager of Industrial Solutions Division, Intel
Latasha Causey
Vice president, human resources , Bell Bank
Alyssa B. Chapital, MD, PhD, MBA
Medical director, Mayo Clinic Hospital
Kari Cornicelli
Executive vice president and CFO, Phoenix Children’s Hospital
Sarah Cosette
Vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer, Cancer Treatment Centers of America Phoenix
Susan Dana-Kobey
Partner, Burch & Cracchiolo
Christine Ferrell
Vice president, private banking, Enterprise Bank & Trust
Gabrielle Finley-Hazle
President and CEO, Dignity Health Arizona Central and West Valley
Lyndsey Fry
Director of external engagement and female hockey, Arizona Coyotes
Julie Gable
COO, TBConsulting
Beth Ginzinger
Chief strategy officer and chief risk officer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Arizona
Nancy Gonzales
Executive vice president and university provost, Arizona State University
Meghan H. Grabel
Partner, Osborn Maledon
Cathy Graham
Executive vice president and chief marketing officer, Desert Financial Credit Union
Susan M. Gray
CEO, Tucson Electric Power
Dawn Grove
Vice President and corporate counsel, Karsten Manufacturing
Christina Hamilton
Equity partner, The Cavanagh Law Firm
Jeanine Jerkovic
Economic development director, City of Surprise
Adriana Kong Romero
President , Bank of America Tucson
Barbara Kennedy
Executive vice president and chief human resources officer, Western Alliance Bank
Rebecca Lundberg
Arizona division president, PulteGroup
Lea Marquez Peterson
Chairwoman, Arizona Corporation Commission
Beth McDonald
Radio host, KEZ 99.9
Geri Mingura
Associate general manager and chief human resources executive, SRP
Stacie Pinderhughes, MD
Market chief medical officer , UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement
Jennifer Russo
Owner and executive chef, The Market Restaurant + Bar by Jennifer’s and Jennifer’s Catering
Sandra Sagehorn-Elliott
President and CEO, Vantage West Credit Union.
Dr. Heather Schneider
Dental director, Delta Dental of Arizona
Erica Sietsma
COO, Digital Air Strike
Pam Stelzer, CPA
Audit manager, Henry+Horne
Beth Stiller
CEO, Massage Envy
Mona Stone
Senior vice president, general counsel, chief compliance officer, and corporate secretary, Goodwill of Central Arizona
Elise Thorpe
Principal, Lovitt & Touché
Keri Tignini
Executive director, market executive, JPMorgan Chase
Cathleen Walker
Regional president and head of corporate banking, PNC Bank
Kris Yamano
Wealth management industry leader
