Profiles
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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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Eva Burch
Eva Burch is a Democratic Arizona State Senator representing the state’s 9th Legislative District, comprising parts of Mesa and Tempe. Burch has also worked as a nurse practitioner and is a founding member of the Women’s March Phoenix.
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Marnie Jordan
Marnie Jordan expects to graduate in December 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and mass communication and a minor in criminology and criminal justice. Jordan was a public relations intern at Neurodiversity Education Research Center for two semesters.


















