By the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
Andrea Meronuck, Clinical Director of Northland Family Help Center in Flagstaff, was among Arizona Capitol Times’ “2023 Women Achievers of Arizona” winners announced on Sept. 19, 2023.
“2023 Women Achievers of Arizona celebrates the accomplishments of top women in numerous fields. Amidst a challenging year, these leaders persevered and excelled. Their collective work helps Arizonans today and prepares the state for a flourishing future. The Achievers will also be profiled in a special edition of the Arizona Capitol Times,” the newspaper reported.
“This year’s event to honor the winners will be held Oct. 24 at the Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Below are the honorees in their respective categories. The Arizona Capitol Times editorial staff had no input on the nominations.”
The 2023 Women Achievers of Arizona were nominated by readers.
Meronuck is currently serving as Board President, Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth.
Andrea Meronuck. Courtesy photo.
“I serve with CCC&Y because the coalition is a place where the community can come together and explore a shared passion for the wellbeing of children in the county, and take action toward our collective goals of a thriving community. Together we are able to creatively make space for efforts toward healing what needs to be healed, and as well as make space for growing a greater experience of safety, prosperity, connection, confidence, and joy in the youth of our community.”
Healthcare
Stacie Pinderhughes, Chief Medical Officer, Optum – Arizona
Diana Medina, Chief, Clinical Education and Director of Training, Copa Health
Joanne Mizell, Chief Operating Officer, Banner|Aetna
Wendy Redford, Chief Clinical Officer, Wesley Community and Health Centers
April Rhodes, President and CEO, Spectrum Healthcare Group
Legal
Jenna Bailey, Founder and Lead Trial Attorney, Bailey Law Firm PLLC
Emily Dotson, Shareholder, Resnick & Louis PC
Non-profit
Katherine Cecala, President, Junior Achievement of Arizona
Andrea Meronuck, Board President, Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth
Clinical Director, Northland Family Help Center
Suzanne Pfister, President and CEO, Vitalyst Health Foundation
Colleen Clase, Chief Counsel and CEO, Arizona Voice for Crime Victims
Laurie Liles, Chief Public Policy Officer, AZ Impact for Good
Katie Martin, Administrator, Home Improvements & Community Services, Foundation for Senior Living
Francine Sumner, Founder and CEO, Kid in the Corner
Teniqua Broughton, CEO, VerveSimone Consulting
Executive Director, State of Black Arizona
Private & Public Companies
Lisa Rehurek, Founder and CEO, The RFP Success Company
Rachel Skaff, Managing Director, Americas Channel and Partner Sales, Amazon Web Services
Sharon Harper, President, CEO and Co-Founder, Plaza Companies
Victoria Peacey, President and General Manager, Resolution Copper
Laura Grignano, CAGRD Manager, Central Arizona Project
Delia Patterson, Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs and Compliance, Salt River Project (SRP)
Public Service
Jennifer Stein, Economic Development Director, City of Peoria
Grace O’Sullivan, Vice President of Corporate Engagement & Strategic Partnerships, Arizona State University
Bernadette La Mazza, Associate Vice President, Business Operations, Chandler/Gilbert Community College
Nancy Davidson, General Counsel, League of Arizona Cities and Towns
Yvette Bro, Vice President, Phoenix Law Enforcement Association
Lea Márquez Peterson, Arizona Corporation Commissioner, Arizona Corporation Commission
Unsung Hero
Deanne Torres, Executive Management Assistant, City of Glendale
Lifetime Achievement
Jan Brewer, Former Governor, State of Arizona