JENNIFER MENDRZYCKI

President & CEO
TMC Health

What is the one thing that stands out to you as a success for Sun Corridor Inc. over its 20 years? 

Sun Corridor’s impact extends far beyond the traditional metrics for economic development. Sun Corridor has long recognized that its success is intricately tied to the health and vitality of the legacy businesses and the people who call Southern Arizona home. Throughout its history, Sun Corridor has led efforts around healthcare to promote flu vaccinations, get people enrolled in Medicaid, and now the organization is turning its focus to addressing the critical shortage of physicians to meet the needs of our growing and aging community. This understanding of the interconnectedness of business and personal vitality is unique and a defining part of Sun Corridor’s success.

Why are you involved in Sun Corridor Inc?

As CEO of TMC Health, I am guided by a mission to provide exceptional health care with compassion – and as a nonprofit health system, that extends beyond the walls of our hospitals and clinics. To make our community healthier, we rely on a strong and growing business community to create jobs, innovate and help us grow as a community. 

What’s the biggest opportunity for the region?

The biggest opportunity for the region is to come together – from Marana to Douglas, from Willcox to Ajo, from Tanque Verde Valley to Nogales. I am relatively new to the region, but have been told that Southern Arizona’s magic comes from our ability to work together for the common good and shared progress. Our opportunity is to work together to grow together – and when we do that, we will all be more successful.

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