by Madison Leyvas | Aug 4, 2026 | Member Spotlight
July 2026 Member Spotlight Marissa Garnett Economic Development Project Manager, Town of Queen Creek Where are you originally from and what brought you to Arizona? I’m originally from Maine, and came to Arizona, sight unseen, for grad school, to get a Masters in...
by Madison Leyvas | Jun 29, 2026 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts At home, I have a rockstar wife and a crazy, entertaining 2-year old son with our second on the way this December! I love sports – I used to play baseball, I still enjoy golfing, and I am a super nerdy fantasy baseball and football player! I even built a...
by Madison Leyvas | Jun 1, 2026 | Member Spotlight
June 2026 Member Spotlight Tammy McLeod, Ph.D. President and CEO, Flinn Foundation Where are you originally from and what brought you to Arizona? I grew up in Colorado and have had the opportunity to work across different regions and industries, including time on both...
by Madison Leyvas | May 5, 2026 | Economic Development Insights
The importance of perception: Passing the blind test and the brand test By: Kristen Stephenson, Senior Vice President of Research & Analytics, Greater Phoenix Economic Council At Super Bowl LX last January, Pepsi renewed its fight against its toughest branding...
by Madison Leyvas | May 5, 2026 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts I used to be a professional and competitive figure skater (I secretly love the cold). I love exploring new coffee shops as a way to get to know a city. And, I absolutely love traveling and learning about different cultures, especially through food. What...
