International Women’s Forum of Arizona Announces 2024 Board Members

The International Women’s Forum Arizona, a nonprofit connecting women business leaders, recently announced its 2024 board of directors. These women will help support the organization’s mission to advance women’s leadership and champion equality both in Arizona and worldwide. “We’re excited about our 2024 board of directors, a fantastic team bringing diverse expertise and insight to […]

The Barrow Women’s Board Grand Ball Raises $9.9M for Research and Life-Saving Treatments

The Women’s Board of Barrow Neurological Foundation hosted its annual Grand Ball on Jan. 20, 2024, at the Arizona Biltmore.  Event Co-Chairs: Kathy Munson & Carrie Hulburd Dollars Raised: $9.9 million Entertainment: The Hamptons Band Notable Moments: Each year, the Barrow Women’s Board raises funds to support research in areas like stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s […]

National Italian American Foundation Gala Celebrates Culture, Presents Honors

The National Italian American Foundation hosted its annual Arizona Regional Gala on Jan. 27, 2024, at the Arizona Biltmore. The mission of the foundation is to celebrate and advance the inspiring achievements and uplifting values of the Italian culture and presence in America, and to strengthen and empower ties between the United States and Italy. […]

10 Questions With… Kevan Hall

1. How did you become a fashion designer? Early on, I would reimagine what I would see celebrities wearing. I would sit with a sketchpad and reimagine what I would see people on “The Sonny & Cher Show” and other shows wearing. That was the beginning of the design process for me. I went to […]

Pro Tip of the Month: Learn the Lifesaving Skill of CPR

This month’s tip comes courtesy of Narissa Camacho, the newly named executive director of the American Heart Association Greater Phoenix Division. February is Heart Month, and the American Heart Association is celebrating 100 years as a nonprofit organization in 2024. During February — American Heart Month — the American Heart Association is urging the community […]

Charity Spotlight: Building a Better Night’s Sleep

Organization: Sleep in Heavenly Peace  Leadership: Jordan Allen – executive director | Joe Genovese – Phoenix chapter president Origin In 2012, Luke Mickelson built a bed for a family in need in his hometown of Twin Falls, Idaho. What started as an act of kindness exposed something very few think about — children having no […]

Keep Phoenix Beautiful Names New President & CEO

Keep Phoenix Beautiful, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering the community to improve the quality of life in the Valley, recently named Jhenifer Shipe as its new president and CEO.  Shipe, who has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 15 years, most recently served as the director of major gifts and donor engagement for […]

Human Services Campus Reveals New Name, Brand at ‘Mike McQuaid I Am Home Breakfast’

The Human Services Campus hosted the 19th Annual Mike McQuaid I Am Home Breakfast on Dec. 15, 2023, at the Arizona Biltmore Resort, where valuable updates from HSC campus partners were shared with supporters. Signature Sponsor: Avondale Toyota Program Co-Hosts: Derrick Hall, Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO and Amy Schwabenlender, Human Services Campus CEO Panel […]

Bookmarked: Kristen Wilson

Recommends: The Fearless Organization by Amy C. Edmondson  Her Take This book explores the concept of psychological safety in the workplace and how it can foster learning, innovation and growth. Psychological safety is the belief that one can speak up without fear of negative consequences, such as ridicule, rejection or punishment. As a leader of […]

Board of Visitors Celebrates 70th Annual Fashion Show Luncheon

The Board of Visitors held its 70th Annual Fashion Show Luncheon on Dec. 16, 2023, at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn in true holiday fashion as the 2024 Flower Girls strutted the runway in fashions from six fabulous retailers.  Event Co-Chairs: Sydney Fox & Julie Palmer Fashion Show Brands: Alixandra Collections/Alixandra Blue, Garage Boutique […]