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Women Achievers of Arizona celebrates the accomplishments of top women in numerous fields. Amidst a challenging year, these leaders persevered and excelled. Their collective work helps Arizonans today and prepares the state for a flourishing future. The Achievers will also be profiled in a special edition of the Arizona Capitol Times.

Nominations are open until September 8, 2024

2023 Winners

Healthcare 

Stacie Pinderhughes, Chief Medical Officer,  Optum – Arizona 

Diana Medina, Chief, Clinical Education and Director of Training, Copa Health 

Joanne Mizell, Chief Operating Officer, Banner|Aetna 

Wendy Redford, Chief Clinical Officer, Wesley Community and Health Centers 

April Rhodes, President and CEO, Spectrum Healthcare Group 

Legal 

Jenna Bailey, Founder and Lead Trial Attorney, Bailey Law Firm PLLC 

Emily Dotson, Shareholder, Resnick & Louis PC 

Non-profit 

Katherine Cecala, President, Junior Achievement of Arizona 

Andrea Meronuck, Board President, Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
Clinical Director, Northland Family Help Center 

Suzanne Pfister, President and CEO, Vitalyst Health Foundation 

Colleen Clase, Chief Counsel and CEO, Arizona Voice for Crime Victims 

Laurie Liles, Chief Public Policy Officer, AZ Impact for Good 

 Katie Martin, Administrator, Home Improvements & Community Services, Foundation for Senior Living 

Francine Sumner, Founder and CEO, Kid in the Corner 

Teniqua Broughton, CEO, VerveSimone Consulting
Executive Director, State of Black Arizona 

Private & Public Companies 

Lisa Rehurek,Founder and CEO, The RFP Success Company 

Rachel Skaff, Managing Director, Americas Channel and Partner Sales, Amazon Web Services 

Sharon Harper, President, CEO and Co-Founder, Plaza Companies 

Victoria Peacey, President and General Manager, Resolution Copper 

Laura Grignano,CAGRD Manager, Central Arizona Project 

Delia Patterson, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, Salt River Project (SRP) 

Public Service 

Jennifer Stein, Economic Development Director, City of Peoria 

Grace O’Sullivan, Vice President of Corporate Engagement & Strategic Partnerships, Arizona State University 

Bernadette La Mazza, Associate Vice President, Business Operations, Chandler/Gilbert Community College 

Nancy Davidson, General Counsel, League of Arizona Cities and Towns 

Yvette Bro, Vice President, Phoenix Law Enforcement Association 

Lea Márquez Peterson, Arizona Corporation Commissioner, Arizona Corporation Commission 

Unsung Hero 

Deanne Torres, Executive Management Assistant, City of Glendale 

Lifetime Achievement 

Jan Brewer, Former Governor, State of Arizona 

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