Profiles

Dylan Slager expects to graduate in December 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in sports journalism. He is seeking his first internship in the fall.

Sarakanti Iyer is a rising college freshman working with Civic Engagement Beyond Voting – Youth, an Indivisible group. Last spring, Sarakanti registered approximately 95% of eligible students at her school to vote. With CEBV-Y and The Civics Center, she planned and ran statewide voter registration drives in 38 schools across Arizona in 2023. This fall…

Sahara Sajjadi is the Political Correspondent for The Copper Courier and a lifelong Arizonan. She earned her master’s degree in journalism and mass communication from the Walter Cronkite School at Arizona State University.

evolvedMD Behavior Health Manager.

Joshua Heron expects to graduate in August 2024 with a master’s degree in sports journalism. Heron served as a sports reporter for The Hilltop, Howard University News Service, and social-impact brand FISLL as an undergrad at Howard University. He also worked as a freelance reporter for Capital News. His interview series, “Wagwan In Life,” hosts…

Maura Derr is an experienced copywriter and a devoted lover of words. When she’s not writing, you can find her reading the latest in literary fiction, trail running in the mountains, or sipping a large mug of coffee.

Erik Osland is a corporate leader turned serial entrepreneur, Erik Osland is a successful healthcare founder and Co-CEO and Chief Development Officer of evolvedMD where he helms a passionate team at the forefront of healthcare innovation. evolvedMD is spearheading the integration of behavioral health services in modern primary care.

Jennifer Mellor currently serves as the Chief Innovation Officer for the Greater Phoenix Chamber. In this role, Jennifer oversees the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation, which convenes and catalyzes business, education, and community to enhance college and career readiness, develop a stronger workforce, and build healthier communities throughout Arizona.

Elena Redi Steinbeiss is the Co-Director of Foster360 and a certified Trauma and Resiliency Coach. With over 11 years of experience, Elena is passionate about helping aged-out foster children overcome trauma and avoid homelessness. Her commitment to creating lasting change is evident in her work and advocacy. To learn more, visit www.foster360.org