Profiles


  • 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.


  • 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.


  • Tarji Borders

    Tarji lives in Phoenix, AZ and currently works at Intel. She is hoping to pursue a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering.


  • 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.


  • Gay Henson

    Gay Henson is secretary-treasurer of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers.


  • 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.


  • 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.


  • Natalie Olsen

    Natalie Olsen is a journalist covering general news and politics.


  • 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.


  • 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.