by Madison Leyvas | Mar 31, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts I am irrationally terrified by crocodilians. Steve Irwin is still my hero. My home is currently out-numbered pets to people due to the stray cat & litter I’m fostering! Plenty of kitten videos to share, though! What would you tell your younger self...
by Madison Leyvas | Feb 12, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts My fiancé and I have been on the jumbotron at many major sporting events, including the 2023 World Series (Go Dbacks!) I can recite most Will Ferrell movies word for word, with Anchorman being a favorite. I recently started roller skating—it’s fun,...
by Madison Leyvas | Jan 7, 2025 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts I grew up in Augusta, Wisconsin—a town of just 1,550 people, with only 30 students in my graduating class. I moved to Arizona a few years ago to attend ASU for grad school and escape the cold weather! My three-lift max total (bench, squat, and deadlift) is...
by Madison Leyvas | Nov 1, 2024 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts I am a huge fan of cooking shows. I have had several careers over the years including being a licensed investment counselor and a public middle school teacher. I am originally from San Antonio, Texas but most recently lived in Sin City (Las Vegas, NV) for...
by Madison Leyvas | Oct 1, 2024 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts I used to live in Italy and io parlo italiano! I was on my high school bowling team. I have a 13-year-old Chihuahua named Rico – he’s my best bud! What would you tell your younger self about economic development? Well, considering I had never...
by Katie Hurst | Aug 30, 2024 | Emerging Leaders Profiles
3 Fun Facts I have a master’s degree in economic development. From my time in the profession, it’s very common that outside of the Southeastern part of the U.S., people “fall” into it some other way, through construction, real estate, utilities, or MPA programs. I’m a...
