NexGen2022

Lani Baker

Principal & Chief Financial Officer Holualoa Companies Lani Baker brings more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate…

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Lindsey Baker

Chief Operating Officer Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona Lindsey Baker has always worked in nonprofit management. The skills she acquired…

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Gustavo Corte

Associate Vice President Financial Advisor Schaefer Present Investment Group/RBC Wealth Management Gustavo Corte, CFP®, earned his B.S. in Business Administration…

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Steven Eddy

Manager of Government Relations Tucson Electric Power AND UniSource Energy Services As the manager of government relations for Tucson Electric…

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Natalie Fernandez Lee

President Meridian Wealth Management Co-chair, American Heart Association 2022 Go Red For Women Natalie Fernandez Lee makes it a priority…

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Kendall Foster 

Vice Chair (Tribal Committee) Arizona Association for Economic Development Tucson Young Professionals A native of Tucson and the Gila River Indian Community,…

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Melissa Lal 

President Larsen Baker Melissa Lal is the president and managing member of Larsen Baker. She handles all facets of Larsen…

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Jordan Lancaster

Co-Founder & CEO Avery Therapeutics Jordan Lancaster is the co-founder and CEO of Avery Therapeutics, Inc., a Tucson-based regenerative medicine…

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Justin Lukasewicz

Program Manager Greater Tucson Leadership Owner & Executive Producer Tucson Improv Movement As the CEO of Greater Tucson Leadership, Justin…

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Carson Mehl  

Vice President, Cottonwood Properties President, Dove Mountain Homes Carson Mehl began his development career with projects in Texas, California and…

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Shaima Namazifard

SBA Business Development Officer Vice President Wells Fargo With more than 10 years in the commercial banking industry, Shaima Namazifard…

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Keneshia Raymond

Interim Executive Director Tucson Urban League Director of Programs, Startup Tucson Author, “From HotMess Express to Achievable Goals” As interim…

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Anthony Schaefer

Realtor/Team Lead at The Schaefer Team at Long Realty Vice President of the Executive Council at Long Realty President, El…

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Emily Schaefer  

Hospice Nurse, Haven Hospice Emily Schaefer proudly serves the Tucson community as a nurse with Haven Hospice. Previously, the University…

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Jeremy Sharpe

President – Sharpe and Associates Managing Partner – Rancho Sahuarita As president of Sharpe and Associates, Tucson native Jeremy Sharpe…

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Shalane Simmons

Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility Raytheon Missiles & Defense A Tucson native, Shalane Simmons’ experiences as a Sahuaro High School student…

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Allyson Solomon

Executive Director, Metropolitan Pima Alliance Director, Pima Community College Foundation Board  National Association of Women in Construction Tucson “20 Women…

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Dre Thompson  

Chief Executive Officer Tucson Industrial Development Authority Dre Thompson is the CEO of the Tucson Industrial Development Authority, a nonprofit…

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Jessa Turner

Director of Communications Tech Parks Arizona Jessa Turner is passionate about building the community through university-based economic development activities. For…

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Heath Vescovi-Chiordi

Director of Economic Development Pima County Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Award for Emerging Leader 2021 Heath Vescovi-Chiordi graduated with a…

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Ryan Vondrak

Chief Executive Officer NOVA Home Loans As CEO of NOVA Home Loans, Ryan Vondrak focuses on NOVA’s path of responsible…

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Amanda Wiggins  

President & CEO Marana Chamber of Commerce A community builder and connector, Amanda Wiggins relocated to Marana with her family…

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