Jennifer Jermaine has long dedicated her career to public service in the nonprofit sector, but this was the year for her to take it to the next level.
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Diego Rodriguez: Here from where he didn’t want to be 
Diego Rodriguez is trying to improve his work-life balance – so he ran for the state Legislature.
Read More »Walt Blackman: A graduate of ‘Real World U’
Walt Blackman could hardly believe that he was the first black Republican elected to the state Legislature. It’s true, though – the folks at the House checked it out for him.
Read More »Tom Betlach: He’s passing the mantle of Medicaid
Tom Betlach, the longtime head of Arizona’s Medicaid program, will step down January 4 after working for the state for 27 years.
Read More »Raquel Terán: One citizen’s road to the Legislature 
You probably know Raquel Terán’s name by now. But she’s more than a name on a frivolous lawsuit.
Read More »Scott Smith: Ex-mayor driving public transportation
In today’s developing field of driverless vehicles, Scott Smith, who as CEO oversees the massive mass transportation system operated by Valley Metro, is excited about the prospect of utilizing autonomous technology.
Read More »Jalakoi Solomon: Motivating millennials to vote 
Jalakoi Solomon led NextGen Arizona’s youth voter outreach initiative, which boosted turnout among young voters this election cycle.
Read More »Lisa Fernandez: She’s stepping out of Mom’s shadow 
She used to be known as “Charlene’s daughter,” but campaign consultant Lisa Fernandez has emerged from the shadow of her mother, Yuma Rep. Charlene Fernandez, and made a name for herself as a political player in Arizona.
Read More »Bas Aja: Handing the herd to the next generation 
Lobbyist Bas Aja’s name is synonymous with the cattle industry in Arizona. And now, he’s a part of the next chapter in Arizona agriculture history.
Read More »Jay Heiler: Doing civic work without being in government 
Jay Heiler could be caught in the middle of a contentious U.S. Senate race right now. Instead, he joined boutique law firm Beus Gilbert PLLC.
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