Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the Arizona Economy Ellie Pérez, Arizona Education Association Ellie Pérez is Political Director with the Arizona Education Association, the largest professional association for public school employees in Arizona. She was four years old when her parents brought her to Arizona from Veracruz, Mexico, although she didn’t learn she […]

The Holocaust and Human Dignity The East Valley Jewish Community Center in Chandler is a community center whose mission is to create social, cultural and educational activities to engage families and individuals. Led by Rabbi Michael Beyo, the EVJCC strengthens the local community by enhancing education, self-identity, personal values, and health and well-being through programs […]

The Cannabis Industry in Arizona Christina Morse, RebelHR Christina Morse is COO of RebelHR, where she brings innovative outsourced HR solutions into cannabis-based businesses. RebelHR was developed in response to an identified need, not only for outsourced HR solutions, but for solutions that are designed and developed specific to the needs of the cannabis industry. […]

Veterans and Entrepreneurship HeroZona National Veteran Summit, Nov 5-7 in Phoenix, AZ Alan “AP” Powell, The HeroZona Foundation Alan “AP” Powell is a serial entrepreneur, Gulf War Veteran, philanthropist and a renowned strategic consultant developing relationships for Fortune 500 companies. Powell currently serves as chairman and CEO of AP & Associates, LLC, founded in 2004. […]

Cross Cultural Issues in Business Jennifer Burge, WorldWise Coaching Jennifer Burge is CEO of WorldWise Coaching, an Arizona based company built on two decades of international business experience. They provide private executive coaching and customized team training in the field of intercultural business communication, global relocation, and multicultural team building. Their field of expertise includes […]