Congrats anew to the 2019 Arizona Capitol Times Breakdown Breakouts! These individuals routinely take on the most challenging issues, establishing their credentials through hard work, persistence and that independent spirit that defines the American southwest. They also have proven that age is no barrier to success. This year’s honorees exemplify these traits – they are competent, intelligent, competitive, and best of all, they want their neighborhoods, communities, cities, and the state to succeed.
Join the Arizona Capitol Times in recognizing the sharpest political and industry minds in Arizona who are under 40. These individuals routinely take on the most challenging issues, establishing their credentials through hard work, persistence and that independent spirit that defines the American southwest. They also have proven that age is no barrier to success. This year’s honorees exemplify these traits – they are competent, intelligent, competitive, and best of all, they want their neighborhoods, communities, cities, and the state to succeed.
Congratulations to all awardees!
Carlos Alfaro, Arizona Coalitions Director, The LIBRE Initiative
Emily Anne Gullickson, Co-Founder, A for Arizona
Phil Bashaw, Executive Director, Arizona Farm Bureau
Todd Baughman, Lobbyist, Policy Development Group
John Baumer, Director of Government Relations, ASCPA
Matt Contorelli, Director of Government and Legislative Affairs, Arizona Commerce Authority
Lisa Fernandez, Chief of Staff, Office of the Mayor, City of Phoenix
Shelbe Hunsaker, Policy Advisor, AZ Policy Connect
Steve Kilar, Communications Director, Morrison Institute for Public Policy at ASU
Lauren King, Senior Public Affairs Advisor, Triadvocates
Josh Kredit, Deputy Attorney General for Law and Policy, Arizona Attorney General’s Office
Beth Lewallen, President, Italicized Consulting
Laura Magnus, Owner, Magnus Public Policy
Megan Martin, Senior Government Relations Representative, SRP
Dianne McCallister, Public Policy Partners, Government Relations Specialist
Ryan O’Daniel, Principal, Intrepid Public Affairs
Nicholas Ponder, Legislative Director, League of Arizona Cities and Towns
Katie Prendergast, Government Affairs Representative, APS
Emily Rice, Government Relations Manager, B3 Strategies
Shaun Rieve, Associate Director, Veridus
Ben Scheel, Director, Bright Phoenix
Drew Sexton, Arizona State Director, Trump Presidential Re-Election Campaign
Rev. Katie Sexton, Executive Director, Arizona Faith Network
Joseph Valdez, Director, Strategic Marketing & Communications, Center for the Future of Arizona
Tony Valdovinos, Firm President/CEO, La Machine Consulting
(P.S. The Arizona Capitol Times newsroom took no part in the selection process).