The 2022 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. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments in a luncheon on October 25th at the Phoenix Art Museum.
| Healthcare Services |
| Amanda Aguirre, President and CEO, Regional Center For Border Health |
| Dr. Shar Najafi-Piper, CEO, Copa Health |
| Debbie Shumway, Executive Director, Hospice of the Valley |
| Legal Profession |
| Rachel Frazier Johnson, Attorney, Rachel Frazier Johnson Law |
| Debora Verdier, Partner, The Cavanagh Law Firm |
| Lori Higuera, Assistant General Counsel, Freeport-McMoRan |
| Private and Public Companies |
| Julie Rees, Principal, TRIADVOCATES |
| Laura Worzella, EVP Chief Operating Officer, OneAZ Credit Union |
| Rachel Aja, Director, Government Relations, Cox Communications |
| Public Service Profession |
| Cheryl Mango-Paget, Coconino County Superintendent of Schools |
| Jan Lesher, Pima County Administrator, Pima County |
| Roxanna Pitones, Senior Legislative Associate, League of Arizona Cities and Towns |
| Crystal Thompson, Communications Manager, Central Arizona Project |
| Suzanne Kinney, President and CEO, NAIOP |
| Nonprofit |
| May Mgbolu, Director of Economic Policy, Arizona Center for Economic Progress at Children’s Action Alliance |
| Jackie Halleen, President, Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona |
| Jennifer Mellor, Chief Innovation Officer, Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce |
| Virginia Watahomigie, Executive Director, Coconino Coalition for Children and Youth |
| Lisa Glow, CEO, Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) |
| Unsung Heroes |
| Gina Roberts, Voter Education Director, Citizens Clean Elections Commission |
| Catrina Jenkins, Emergency Manager, Navajo County Public Health & Emergency Management |
| Woman of the Year |
| Kelly Barr, Associate General Manager, Chief Strategy, Corporate Services and Sustainability Executive, Salt River Project (SRP) |