Profiles
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Lauren Gepford
Lauren Gepford is the Director of Contest Every Race. She comes to this work with 15 years of down-ballot candidate campaign and Democratic Party support experience and loves supporting local and underserved progressives
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Katherine Cecala
A fourth-generation Arizonan, Katherine Cecala brings to Junior Achievement a diverse background in nonprofit leadership, healthcare administration, law, industrial engineering, utilities, and business. Katherine has extensive knowledge of our community and nonprofit landscape as she has served on more than 40 nonprofit boards.A master’s level instructor of philanthropy and nonprofit leadership at Arizona State University,…
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Lori Ament
Lori Ament lives in Gilbert, Arizona, with her son and works as a managing director for three veterinary practices. Lori is a passionate advocate for reproductive rights and expanding access to paid maternity/paternity leave in the US.
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Jill Schildhouse
Jill Schildhouse is a native Phoenician and award-winning lifestyle writer and editor who regularly contributes to such publications as Reader’s Digest, AARP, U.S. News & World Report, Taste of Home, and Southern Living. Jill has visited 43 countries and is always planning her next adventure.
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Tarji Borders
Tarji lives in Phoenix, AZ and currently works at Intel. She is hoping to pursue a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.
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Aaron Decker
Aaron Decker expects to graduate in May 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a certificate in sports, cultures and ethics. Decker has worked with Sports Illustrated Fan Nation as a reporter and works for KDUS AM 1060 as a board operator.
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Gay Henson
Gay Henson is secretary-treasurer of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers.
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Janelle Tapphorn
Janelle Tapphorn is the marketing and outreach manager for Duet: Partners In Health & Aging. She has a Master of Arts in Journalism from Regent University, and over 20 years’ experience in communications, writing, and editing with freelance articles for valley publications.
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Sophie Boudreau
Sophie Boudreau is a writer and editor with nearly a decade of experience covering lifestyle, culture, and political topics. She previously served as senior editor at eHow and produced Michigan and Detroit content for Only In Your State.
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