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Public Allies Arizona announces staffing update, names co-directors for the growing program
Sarai Richter will lead Public Allies Phoenix, Lou Haiduk to helm Public Allies Tucson
June 14, 2021 (Phoenix, Ariz.) – Over the last 16 years, the Public Allies Arizona program has grown significantly in size, scale and impact. The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation is excited to share this staffing update for Public Allies Phoenix and Public Allies Tucson.
First, the Center sends its very best wishes to departing staff: Public Allies Arizona Director Jacob Teskey is relocating to Austin, Texas, and Program Manager Catherine Popovich is starting a new career as a Salesforce specialist. Both Jake and Catherine have been invaluable members of the team, and the Center is grateful for all of their contributions to the program's success.
With a focus on continuous growth and improvement, the Center is seizing this opportunity to reorganize for the greatest results. The Tucson site has matured to the level of the Greater Phoenix program, as a direct result of talented staff in both locations. The Center is thrilled to announce the elevation of two team members to the following director-level roles: Sarai Richter as the Public Allies Greater Phoenix Program Director and Lou Haiduk as the Public Allies Greater Tucson Program Director. Sarai and Lou will serve as Co-Directors of Public Allies Arizona. The Center is hiring new staff to support both the Phoenix and Tucson sites.
Please join in congratulating them as the Center moves into this exciting new chapter of impact for Public Allies Arizona.
About Public Allies Arizona
Public Allies Arizona is an AmeriCorps program of the ASU Lodestar Center that places dedicated, service-minded young individuals in paid 10-month apprenticeships at Arizona nonprofit partner organizations. It launched in 2006 and now has graduated more than 400 emerging leaders across sites in Greater Phoenix and Greater Tucson. The program's mission is to create a just and equitable society and the diverse leadership to sustain it.
About the ASU Lodestar Center
Arizona State University’s Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation educates, empowers and connects nonprofit and philanthropic leaders to accelerate social impact. Housed within ASU’s Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions and its School of Community Resources and Development, the ASU Lodestar Center believes that the quality of life in communities is enriched with impactful philanthropy and effective nonprofit leadership. For more than 20 years, the ASU Lodestar Center has provided education, research, practical tools and convenings to help nonprofit professionals, philanthropists and volunteers solve problems and realize their communities’ highest aspirations.