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Public Allies Arizona announces Class 14, welcoming 15 emerging young leaders to the program
Sept. 19, 2019 (Phoenix, Ariz.) – The ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation is pleased to announce the launch of the 14th year of its Public Allies Arizona program. Class 14 includes 15 emerging young leaders.
During the program, they develop leadership skills, gain professional experience, and make lasting connections in the community and with their cohort. Allies are passionate individuals interested in making a positive impact in their community.
Class 14 of Public Allies Arizona includes:
- Samira Amin, Thunderbird Charities
- Ariel Baber, Anthony Bates Foundation
- Brittany Bradley, ASU Public Service Academy
- Fernando Ayala Carvajal, Rebuilding Together Valley of the Sun
- Kristina De Luna, YWCA
- Ekklesia Garcia, AZCEND- Chandler
- Julie Heineking, Human Services Campus
- Melanie Herrmann, YWCA
- Brittany Howard, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Phoenix
- Eboney Nelson, UMOM
- Greggory Ohannessian, Ridgeline Academy
- Kyah Recard, Boys & Girls Clubs of of Metro Phoenix
- Carlos Castillo Rodriguez, AZ Commission for Post-Secondary Education
- Julie Swaine, Human Services Campus
- Nga (Ana) Vu, Human Services Campus
Public Allies Arizona cultivates emerging leaders in the Phoenix and Tucson communities through our signature 10-month AmeriCorps program. We believe that leadership is for everyone and that meaningful, lasting change happens when individuals step up, take responsibility and work together.
Our program provides paid nonprofit internships with Partner Organizations, empowering Allies from all backgrounds and experiences—no ASU affiliation required—to make a tangible impact in their communities.
For additional information regarding any of the ASU Lodestar Center’s programs, visit lodestar.asu.edu. If you have questions, please call 602.496.0500 or email nonprofit@asu.edu.