Shirley Mays – Dean, Arizona Summit Law School Mays’ priorities are focused on the school’s mission of promoting diversity in the legal profession, serving under-served communities, developing innovative curriculum tailored…
Teresa Mandelin – CEO, Southwestern Business Financing Corporation Mandelin has specialized in SBA lending since 1992. She is believed to be the first Native American woman to preside over a…
Sherry Lund – Principal Scientist, Celebration Stem Cell Centre After having her eyes opened to the advancement of stem cell transplant medicine, Lund helped found Celebration Stem Cell Centre to…
Georgia Lord – Mayor, City of Goodyear Lord has served as mayor of Goodyear since 2011 and has served on the Goodyear City Council since 2005. In 2013, GPEC awarded…
Jessica Langbaum – Principal Scientist, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute Langbaum is actively involved in research activities at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute focusing on the earliest evidence of Alzheimer’s and on the design…
Deb Krmpotic – CEO, Banner Estrella Medical Center Krmpotic began her healthcare career as a candy striper at the age of 14. She joined Banner Health 28 years ago as…
Karen Kravitz – President and Head of Conceptology, Commotion Promotions Kravitz’ leadership and vision have helped Commotion Promotions earn a spot on Inc. Magazine’s Inc. 5000 list — which honors…
Joan Koerber Walker – CEO, Arizona Bioindustry Association An entrepreneur, investor, advisor and former Fortune 500 executive, Koerber-Walker works on behalf of the Arizona bioscience industry to support the growth…
Lynne King Smith – CEO, TicketForce Smith co-founded TicketForce in 2003 and manages daily operations. Greatest accomplishment: “I took over as CEO in 2010 when the economy was still shaky.…
Kara Kalkbrenner – Acting Fire Chief, City of Phoenix Kalkbrenner is a Phoenix native who manages nearly 2,000 personnel and a $300 million budget for the Phoenix Fire Department. She…
Heidi Jannenga – Founder, WebPT Jannenga, who has 15 years of experience as a physical therapist and clinic director, is WebPT’s co-founder and chief operating officer. As COO, she leads…
Chevy Humphrey – President and CEO, Arizona Science Center Humphrey oversees the $12 million operation of Arizona Science Center, a 164,000-square-foot facility with more than 330 employees and volunteers that…
