Embracing the advice of her elders for wisdom and guidance is what keeps Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Tanya Lewis grounded and steadfast as she serves in one of the highest positions in her nation. “My biggest mentor has been my mom,” she said. “She taught me about compassion, understanding and common sense. My father was amazing; he worked in telecommunications with AT&T for 25 years and taught me to be strong. They are a huge part of who I am today, and I miss them daily.” Lewis was … [Read more...] about Yavapai-Apache Chairwoman Inspired by Elders
Education
Preparing for Hikers, High Heat at Grand Canyon
Hikers often misjudge Grand Canyon treks, says Dr. Tom Myers of North Country Healthcare. “They either overestimate what they think they can do or underestimate the wilderness.” Myers discussed heat illness and hyponatremia, a condition that occurs when the level of sodium in the blood is too low, at the National Park Service Preventive Search and Rescue (PSAR) Symposium last month at Grand Canyon National Park. Other sessions included presentations from park staff about downhill injuries, … [Read more...] about Preparing for Hikers, High Heat at Grand Canyon
Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
The Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards not only celebrate, recognize and honor women for their leadership skills, career achievements, community service and mentorship, they also promote what leadership looks like. ATHENA recipients say this is powerful because younger or less experienced women in the workplace can identify local role models they can talk to, observe in action and learn from. “Leaders become mentors for others and impact future growth,” said 2022 ATHENA recipient Teri Drew, … [Read more...] about Mentoring Through Quad Cities ATHENA Leadership Awards
Arizona Philharmonic Names Abby Coffey Co-Executive Director
Prescott’s Arizona Philharmonic (AZ Phil) has announced that, after an extensive search, they have chosen Abby Coffey as co-executive director. Coffey starts the position this month to help usher in the 2023-24 season, which begins Sept. 10. “We are delighted to have someone of Abby’s musical and education background join AZ Phil as co-executive director, and I look forward to working with her as we evolve our organization,” said AZ Phil Executive Director Henry Flurry. A versatile … [Read more...] about Arizona Philharmonic Names Abby Coffey Co-Executive Director
Party in the Pines to Benefit Local Education
The Prescott Area Young Professionals (PAYP) group is planning its annual charity beer festival, Party in the Pines, scheduled for 5 p.m., Saturday, June 3. The event will support the Prescott Unified School District (PUSD) classrooms through PUSD Education Foundation grants that fund programs such as an engineering class at Prescott High School and the districtwide college and career preparation software program, Naviance. “We’re excited to bring our community together to support education … [Read more...] about Party in the Pines to Benefit Local Education
Renee Rosales is a Champion for Neurodiverse Learners
Maintaining the vision that “anything is possible with the right amount of education and determination,” Theara Founder and CEO Renee Rosales has set out to build a better way for the neurodiverse (ND). “Neurodiversity is the belief that neurological disabilities and differences are not the result of faulty biology but rather the result of natural neurological variation,” Rosales said. “Conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, obsessive-compulsive disorder … [Read more...] about Renee Rosales is a Champion for Neurodiverse Learners
A Lifeline to Recovery
Sometimes, life’s struggles can seem insurmountable. This is especially true when an individual is drowning in problems created by the ravages of addiction or mental illness. Help might seem just out of reach as families struggle to afford effective treatment for loved ones who are suffering. However, a private non-profit, Onlife Foundation, was founded in Flagstaff about a year ago to help soften this dilemma by raising funds and creating a network of partnerships that can provide innovative … [Read more...] about A Lifeline to Recovery
Celestial Gala Honored Jim and Linda Lee, Celebrated Planetarium
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott celebrated the five-year anniversary of the Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium while honoring ERAU patrons, the Lees, at a Spring Celestial Gala that raised more than $70,000 to support the facility and STEM programming. The Lees have been strong contributors to the success of the Quad Cities area for decades in a number of ways through charitable donations and business endeavors. They have donated to many community organizations and have impacted … [Read more...] about Celestial Gala Honored Jim and Linda Lee, Celebrated Planetarium
Family, Education, Service, and Abe Lincoln Drive Tim Carter
Yavapai County Superintendent of Schools Tim Carter has announced his plans to retire at the end of his term on Dec 31, 2024, after he will have served half a century in education, playing many roles as a public servant. Carter has been a teacher, principal and accomplished track and cross-country coach, appointed to the position of county superintendent of schools and then elected five times. He reflected on his 50+ years in education in an exclusive interview with Quad Cities Business … [Read more...] about Family, Education, Service, and Abe Lincoln Drive Tim Carter
Bombas Gives Socks to Young Ones through Tennies for Tots
Paula Sedillo Wise and the volunteers for the non-profit she started, Tennies for Tots, were more than thrilled when they learned they would be partnering with Bombas, a sock and T-shirt company, and their One Purchased=One Donated program. They are sending her 3,000 pairs of children’s socks to add to the new shoes, books and book bags she provides to children 5 years old and younger who are part of families who live in poverty throughout Northern and Central Arizona. As she put it with a … [Read more...] about Bombas Gives Socks to Young Ones through Tennies for Tots