Profiles

Emily Bridson brings a wealth of experience and passion to her role as President of League of Women Voters of Greater Tucson (LWVGT). Originally from Kentwood, Michigan, Emily has demonstrated her dedication to public service and community empowerment throughout her career. Prior to joining LWVGT, Emily served as a City Commissioner in Kentwood, where she…

Pita Juarez is a queer, immigrant woman of Guatemalan descent, filmmaker, strategist, and storyteller based in Phoenix. She challenges the status quo by shifting cultural narratives and empowering marginalized communities. Known for her award-winning documentaries, Pita’s work spans filmmaking, social justice, and political advocacy, bridging advocacy and journalism.

Lupe M. Rodríguez is a scientist with an activist heart dedicated to seeing all people live in full salud, dignidad y justicia. She currently serves as the Executive Director of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice (Latina Institute). Born in Mexico City, Lupe immigrated with her family to California, seeking medical care for her…

Karen Skelton is a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University’s Doerr School of Sustainability. She served 2021-2024 in the Biden-Harris Administration as a Senior Policy Advisor to both Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and the President’s top Climate Diplomat, John Podesta, where she worked on strategies to accelerate the nation’s industrial policy transition to a clean…

Nicole Newhouse is the executive director of the Arizona Housing Coalition.

Casey Harrison is political correspondent for The Nevadan. Previously, he covered politics and the Oakland Athletics’ relocation to Southern Nevada for the Las Vegas Sun, and before that, was a digital producer at The Detroit News. Casey graduated from Michigan State University in 2019.

Marshall Baker expects to graduate in Spring 2025 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. Baker is a Phoenix native with a unique Indigenous background.

Michael is an award-winning journalist who has been covering Virginia news since 2013 with reporting stints at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Virginia Business, and Richmond BizSense. A graduate of William & Mary and Northern Virginia Community College, he also covered financial news for S&P Global Market Intelligence.