Leadership Council

Jacky Alling recently retired from her role as the interim executive director for the Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the state of Arizona. She was in that role from January 2023 through July of 2024.

Jennifer A. Anderson currently manages a team of commercial lenders for MidFirst Bank in Arizona where she is responsible for new business development, credit quality, and growth in the portfolio. She has been with MidFirst Bank for two years. Prior to joining MidFirst Bank, Ms.

Adam Brown, JD, CNP has spent his career focusing on nonprofit tax compliance and consulting and currently serves as a Gift Planning Officer for the American Red Cross.

Julie Euber is CEO of SARSEF.

Jessica Gabry has spent almost two decades in the Phoenix Valley building her career in the business sector and elevating her volunteer leadership with numerous Arizona nonprofits.

Michelle Gayles joined the Arizona Community Foundation as Chief Impact Officer in July 2024. In her role, Gayles will oversee the implementation of strategic initiatives aimed at fostering statewide growth and community impact.

Michelle Gendron has dedicated over two decades to advancing life-saving medical technologies for patients around the globe. She has held diverse leadership roles spanning Engineering, New Product Development, Regulatory Affairs and Digital Transformation.

Todd Hornback is a visionary leader who specializes in growing purposeful and productive communities. Whether in local neighborhoods or executive board rooms, Todd engages people in meaningful leadership roles that result in successful and sustainable enterprises.

Michael T. Hughes has been the CEO of A New Leaf for the last 40 years.

Sherri Jones is the Development Director at Rural Arizona Engagement, spearheading efforts to secure diverse funding for infrastructure and capacity building in rural communities supporting civic education, youth leadership and workforce development.

Before retiring in January 2015, Don B. Lindner served as Manager of Practice Leadership and also the executive compensation practice leader for WorldatWork.

Eric Majchrzak is CEO and shareholder of BeachFleischman PC. He joined BeachFleischman in 2012 and is responsible for the firm’s overall strategic direction while ensuring the mission, vision and values are met.

Jaclyn Pederson serves as Chief Executive Officer of Feeding Matters, the national and international nonprofit leading the movement to transform the system of care for children with feeding disorders and differences, including Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Dis

Dr. Paul G. Perrault is Senior Vice President, Community Impact and Learning for Helios Education Foundation. Dr. Perrault is charged with leading the development of the Foundation's research and evaluation agenda and in managing Helios' grants and project management team. 

Cheryl Ruggiero serves as Director of Charitable Giving for The Thunderbirds, where she oversees the organization’s charitable arms, including The Thunderbirds, Thunderbird Foundation, Thunderbirds Charities, Birdies For Charity, WM Phoenix Open donations, and various community projects.

Brian Spicker is the principle of Spicker Coaching and Consulting LLC. He previously served as the president and chief executive officer of Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation.

Christine M. Thompson currently serves as Director of the Arizona Together for Impact Fund, a statewide initiative supporting and encouraging formal collaboration and partnerships among nonprofits.

Todd Vigil is renowned for his visionary leadership in nonprofit marketing, skillfully blending innovative strategies with a data-driven approach to achieve remarkable and sustainable results.

Andre T. Whittington is a visionary executive, U.S. Army Veteran, and award-winning strategist driving inclusive economic growth across Arizona.

Glenn Wike began his tenure as President & CEO of the Burton Family Foundation in September 2023.

Born and raised in Yuma, Arizona, Kaylee Woods was named a Flinn Scholar in her senior year of high school and utilizes that gift to double major in Nonprofit Leadership and Management & Public Service and Public Policy at Arizona State University.