Local Female Leaders Pay it Forward Through SHE Leads!™
PHOENIX — Arizona Foundation for Women (AFW), a not-for-profit agency that advocates for women’s causes in Arizona, engages local female leaders to mentor fellow emerging leaders through SHE Leads™.
The SHE Leads!™ leadership development program offers a comprehensive curriculum, specifically designed for women looking to advance their careers. This nine-month-long program is for women who desire to move into leadership positions, reach the next level of management or who are new to leadership and are seeking formal training experience.
A unique benefit to the SHE Leads!™ program is pairing each class participant with a mentor to help guide them through the program. Mentors are strategically paired with program participants based on each mentee’s industry, career goals, and potential strength building opportunities.
SHE Leads!™ mentors are women in leadership roles who volunteer to meet monthly with their participant and share their experiences, challenges and successes.
The following women, representing a diverse body of work and community leadership experience, are participating as mentors to the 2023 SHE Leads!™ cohort:
Alison Martin, Sr. Director of Corporate Partnerships at Arizona Coyotes
Amanda Reddie, Founder & CEO at TAKe Brand Consulting
Andrea Smiley, Vice President, Public Relations at University of Phoenix
Brandy Lawson, CEO at FieryFX
Catherine Alonzo, CEO at Javelina
Courtney Boyer, Supply Chain Manager at Duncan Family Farms
Cynthia Leyva, Assistant Program Manager at Dress for Success Phoenix
Debra Larson, Client Partner (Sales) at FranklinCovey
Denise Jauregui, Mental Health Therapist & Founder at Cultivando Wellness
Jacalyn Askin, Principal at Askin Consulting
JakinDee Kosaka, Workforce Development Trainer/ Instructor at Maricopa County Justice
Jenna Biancavilla, Founder/ Owner at Pearl Capital Management
Jennifer Koeller, Program Manager at Fresh Start Women’s Foundation
Jessica Roper, Director, Career Services at University of Phoenix
Julie Swinney, Senior Vice President, Finance and Strategy at Zendesk
Juliet Burgess, Founding Partner at The Burgess Law Group
Kelley Durham, Owner/ Trial Attorney/ Managing Attorney at K. Durham Law PLLC
Kelly Brown, Sr. Manager, Venmo at PayPal
Kendra Ferraiuolo, Co-owner at Modern Auto AZ
Kim Madrigal, Chief Operating Officer at Boys & Girls Club of the Valley
Kimber Leigh, Founder at The Wow Factor
Kristi Estrada, Co-founder/ Executive Clinical Director at Alliance Coaching and Counseling Group
Lashieki Clark, Director, Talent Management at Sonora Quest
Lauren Bostick, Family Law Attorney at Rachel Frazier Johnson Law
Lindsey Thomas, Founder and Co-owner at Thread Coaching & Consulting, LLC
Lisa Henriksen, Director Student Services at University of Phoenix
Malia Sperling, Financial Advisor at Eagle Strategies LLC/ New York Life Insurance
Malorie Davalos, Director of Omnichannel Sales at Dyson
Mandy Holmes, Owner/ Publisher at STROLL Sky Crossing and BeLOCAL
Martha Maurer, News Director at Bonneville Phoenix
MaryAnn Richardson, Senior Vice President – Special Assets Manager at Zions Bancorporation
Miranda Wesloski, Strategic Sourcing Manager at Caretaker, Inc.
Nejra Sumic, National Field Manager at We Are All America
Rebecca Goff, Director, Student Financial Services at University of Phoenix
Rishona Harris, Director, Talent Management & Inclusion at Centuri Group, Inc.
Sarah Gilliland, Owner at Sarah Dawn Consulting
Shawna Reed, Principal Partner at Emfluent
Stella Abril, Project Manager at Cognosante LLC
Stephanie Ellsworth, Financial Advisor at MassMutual Financial Group
Stephanie Spearman, Independent Agent at Damsel in Defense
Tara Hall, Director/ Community Partnership Administrator at City of Mesa Police Department
“Not only do our SHE Leaders gain the knowledge and skills to grow their own careers and impact their organizations, they are also part of a community that works together to provide resources to the underserved women in Arizona,” said Tracy DeSoto, SHE Leads!™ program chair and AFW board member.
To learn more about SHE Leads!™, please visit azfw.org/sheleads. For more information about AFW, visit azfw.org.
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About Arizona Foundation for Women
Arizona Foundation for Women’s (AFW) mission is to advance the status of Arizona’s women through research, advocacy and philanthropy to ensure their safety, health and economic independence. We believe SHE Counts!®
Arizona Foundation for Women not only conducts research, but also helps women gain control of their health by providing grants to health organizations that serve women and their families. The Foundation also hosts She Talks, a series of free presentations and discussions to increase awareness and educate the community about various important women’s issues.
Visit our website at azfw.org and follow us Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.