Executive Office
Todd Sanders has served as President & CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber since May 2009. He oversees a dedicated Chamber team, and works with the board of directors to develop and implement long-range goals and strategy for the state’s largest and most-established business advocacy organization. Prior to leading the organization, Sanders served as the Chamber’s Vice President of Public Affairs and economic development where he worked on issues including immigration reform, tax policy, and healthcare. He is supported by Executive Assistant Kathy Chance.
Todd Sanders, President & CEO
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Kathy Chance, Executive Assistant
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Member Engagement
The Chamber’s dedicated member engagement team serves as a concierge to the Chamber’s Premier Members. They serve the unparalleled collection of companies at the heart of Arizona’s most extensive and best-established business organization. Utilizing a comprehensive strategy to keep you and your team connected to our business community and creating Premier Member exclusive events in alignment with your company’s goals to ensure you get the most from your investment.
Debbie Drotar
Vice President of Strategic Member Engagement
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Hope Gamble
Member Engagement Coordinator
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Corporate Development & Strategic Investments
The Chamber hosts more than 20 large scale events annually, including Economic Outlook, the Mayor’s State of the City Address, and the annual IMPACT and ATHENA Awards programs. Programs such as the Valley Young Professionals and Professional Women’s Alliance, and curated networking events are just some of their other member opportunities offered by this department. Their experience and attention to detail ensure a first-rate experience for members whenever they attend a Chamber event.
Janelle Tassart
Vice President, Corporate Development & Strategic Investments
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Stephanie Hart
Senior Business Development Executive
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Curt Moroney
Senior Business Development Executive
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Nicole Eberhart
Director of Development & Events
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Haley Pittman
Director of Development & Programming
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Sagee Palavivatana
Development & Events Coordinator
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Torie Hayes
Program Coordinator
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Public Affairs
The public affairs team is your voice at every level of government and advocates on behalf of 2,400 small, medium, and large businesses. Staffers also oversee and support the Public Affairs Committee as well as Issue Committees focusing on budget & tax, education, healthcare, transportation & infrastructure, and other important issues.
Mike Huckins
Sr. Vice President of Public Affairs and IT Operations
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Mackenzie Shane
Public Affairs Manager
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Marketing & Communications
The Marketing department highlights the Chamber’s value to the region by promoting Chamber programs, events, and initiatives to the membership and the Valley business community at large, while also providing avenues for members to market their products and services to potential customers. The Chamber’s website, email newsletters, social media, and public relations initiatives are all overseen by the marketing department.
Mara Samudrala
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
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Jocelyn McAlpin
Web Manager
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Brittany Moore
Senior Communications Manager
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Ashley Gillmore
Graphic Designer
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Vanessa Rey
Multimedia Marketing Manager
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Tina Dang
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
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Operations
The operations department is responsible for accounting, financial reporting, and general business functions, which include supporting and maintaining our physical office space and critical equipment.
Andrea Levy
Vice President of Finance & Operations
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Kaycee O’Neill
Director of Talent
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Economic Development
The Economic Development department supports the retention and expansion of existing business in Greater Phoenix by connecting companies to resources and information that can help them grow and flourish. The Economic Development department oversees and executes the Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) program, Find Your PHX, and the Phoenix Healthcare Sector Partnership.
Jennifer Mellor
Chief Innovation Officer
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Janhvi Patel
Grants Manager
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Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation
The Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation (Foundation) carries out the charitable and education objectives of the Greater Phoenix Chamber (Chamber) to promote economic prosperity and quality of life for the greater Phoenix region. The Foundation furthers those objectives by conducting research, forming partnerships, and hosting events focused on education, workforce development, wellness, and community development.
Workforce
Jill Buschbacher
Director of Workforce Innovation
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Melissa S. Leasher
Workforce Manager
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Efren Villar
Recruiter
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Marketing
Sabrina Portilla
Marketing Manager
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Doug Monaco
Multimedia Marketing Specialist
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Brianna Bonilla
Marketing Coordinator
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ElevateEdAZ
Leadership
Isabel Gonzalez
Vice President of ElevateEdAZ
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Sarah Bixler
Director of Pathway Alignment
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Linsey Fredenburg Humes
Director of Expansion
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Business Partnership Team
Mitch Horlick
Director of Business Partnerships
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Mackenzie Riley
Business Partnership Manager
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Samantha Hardisty
Business Partnership Coordinator
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ASU Prep Charter Schools Team
Kim See
District Director – ASU Prep Charter Schools
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Jazmine Williams
College & Career Coach – ASU Prep South Phoenix
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Jasmine Young
College & Career Coach – ASU Prep – Downtown Campus
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Deer Valley Unified School District and Paradise Valley Unified School District Team
Vanessa Burry
District Director – Deer Valley and Paradise Valley Schools
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Ashlyn Tupper
College & Career Coach – Deer Valley High School
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Mesa Public Schools Team
Erica Maxwell
District Director
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Emily Hendle
College & Career Coach – Dobson High School
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Chantelle Frazee
College & Career Coach – Red Mountain High School
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Phoenix Union High School District Team
Cece Bustoz-Grimes
District Director – Phoenix Union
602.495.6463
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Hannah Solomon
College & Career Coach – Alhambra High School
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Shanya Voeller
College & Career Coach – Betty Fairfax High School
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Corey Lewis
College & Career Coach – Central High School
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Leticia Gomez
College & Career Coach – Metro Tech High School
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Derek Reading
College and Career Coach – Phoenix Coding Academy
602.495.2189
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