I believe we can use the power granted by the state to organize leadership and change policies that build a consensus of diverse and popular voices. The city of Tucson recognizes neighborhood associations as the most basic unit of our…

Thoughts from Dawn Wallace About three weeks ago, the Wallace teenager officially became a high-school student. Excitement preceded the first day, with both she and I daydreaming of newfound independence. That illusion did not last long, and I was entirely…

Thoughts from Dawn Wallace For the last two years, I’ve spent a good part of my summer in a lovely beach town in California. Nestled in the sweetest little bungalow, 100 feet from the Pacific Ocean, and mere minutes from…

Nicholas Vasquez  (Chandler, 2016) Emergency Physician,Envision HealthcareTwitter | LinkedIn 1. Can you please describe your work and how public policy impacts how you manage your organization? I’m an emergency physician so much of what gets decided in public policy shows up…

Thoughts from Dawn Wallace Shortly after college graduation, a dear friend moved to Australia to study at the University of Melbourne, married an Aussie native, and never left. We’ve stayed in touch over the years, and last week, we happily…

Amanda Lomayesva  (Tucson, 2015) Twitter | LinkedIn 1. Can you please describe your work and how public policy impacts how you manage your organization? I am the general counsel for the Pascua Yaqui Tribe’s Gaming and Tribal Enterprise Divisions, Casino…

Rep. Morgan Abraham (Tucson, 2014) TwitterLinkedIn 1. Can you please describe your work and how public policy impacts how you manage your organization? I am a member of the Arizona House of Representatives representing LD-10 in Tucson. 2. Do you have…