Fundraiser: Tim Thomas has a Passion for Law Enforcement and Fostering Community
Name: Tim Thomas Profession: President of the Phoenix Police Foundation Age: 52 What do you do for a living? I am the president and CEO of a nonprofit organization in the Valley called the Phoenix Police Foundation. The mission of ...
Coding Instructor: Former Software Engineer Sukhdeep Kaur Teaches Students New and Emerging Technologies
Name: Sukhdeep Kaur Profession: Coding Instructor Age: 51 What do you do for a living? I am a coding instructor at Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) and teach new and emerging technologies to high school students. I love this job ...
Planetary Geologist: Lauren Edgar Operates Mars Rovers, Trains Astronauts, and Much More!
Name: Lauren Edgar Profession: Planetary Geologist Age: 37 What do you do for a living? I work for the USGS Geological Survey. My work involves operating Mars rovers, training astronauts, and doing fieldwork here on Earth to understand what we’re ...
High Flyer: Pilot Tyler Beckham Takes to the Skies
Tyler Beckham Profession: Airline Pilot (First Officer) Age: 27 What do you do for a living? I am an airline pilot for Delta Air Lines. I am the first officer, more commonly known as the co-pilot, and I fly the ...
Game Day: Emily Holden Ensures Local College Football Bowl Games Run Seamlessly
Emily Holden Profession: Senior Director of Game and Event Operations at the Fiesta Bowl Age: 42 What do you do for a living? I oversee the comprehensive game day management of the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl and Guaranteed Rate Bowl each ...
Performance Art: Michelle Chin Brings a Wealth of Talent to the Theatre
Name: Michelle Chin Profession: Director of New Works, Director of Summer Camp, Actress, Musician, and Director at The Phoenix Theatre Company Age: 32 What do you do for a living? I am an artist who wears many different hats. ...
Treat Maker: Maria Arenas Whips Up Sweet Treats as a Pastry Chef
Name: Maria Arenas Age: 30 Profession: Pastry Chef What do you do for a living? I'm the pastry chef at Hotel Valley Ho. I am in charge of anything and everything that has to do with baking and desserts, ...
Career Day: Christine Hayes Uses Laughter Therapy to Help People Lead Better Lives
Laughter as Medicine Christine Hayes uses laughter therapy to help people lead better lives. Christine Hayes Profession: Program Director and Licensed Professional Counselor certified in laughter therapy for Southwest Behavioral & Health Services. Age: 46 What do you do ...
Career Day: Dr. Heather Schneider Teaches Kids and Adults about Oral Health.
Dental Care Dr. Heather Schneider teaches kids and adults about oral health. Dr. Heather Schneider Profession: Dental Director at Delta Dental of Arizona Age: 39 What do you do for a living? As dental director for Arizona’s largest ...
Career Day: Melissa Harlan’s Taste for Tea is the Inspiration Behind Her Business
Tea Time Melissa Harlan’s taste for tea is the inspiration behind her business. Name: Melissa Harlan Profession: Drink Me! Tea Room Owner Age: 40 What do you do for a living? I own and manage a vegan and gluten free ...
Career Day: Jared Woosley Helps Change Community Perceptions About Intellectual Disabilities
Jared Woosley helps change community perceptions about intellectual disabilities. Name: Jared Woosley Profession: Director of Special Programs at One Step Beyond, a non-profit organization that provides educational, vocational, recreation and performing arts programs for adults (18+) who have intellectual disabilities ...
Career Day: Emergency Room Doctor Mara Windsor
Mara Windsor, DO, FACEP, saves lives in more ways than one. Dr. Mara Windsor Profession: Emergency physician and founder of L.I.F.E. nonprofit Age: 46 What do you do for a living? I’m an emergency room doctor as well as the ...
Career Day: Equestrian Justin Cowden
Justin Cowden trains horses to perform in the show ring. Name: Justin Cowden Profession: Arabian Show Horse Trainer Age: 30 What do you do for a living? I am a professional horse trainer, I train Arabian and half-Arabian show horses ...
Career Day: Sari Custer Inspires the Spirit of Discover and Wonder at the Arizona Science Center
CURIOSITY CREATOR Sari Custer inspires the spirit of discovery and wonder. Sari Custer Profession: Chief of Science and Curiosity at Arizona Science Center Age: 40 What do you do for a living? I work for the Arizona Science Center as ...
Career Day: Glenn Tallar Entertains Audiences Playing the Organ
Name: Glenn Tallar Profession: Organist Age: 34 Photos by Ivan Martinez Photography What do you do for a living? I am one of two people who are the house musicians at Organ Stop Pizza. What type of training do you need to ...
Career Day: Santa Claus Brings Joy to Millions
Name: Santa Claus Profession: Bring joy to millions of children around the world Age: Young at heart What do you do for a living? I bring magic into the lives of boys and girls around the world. I spend ...
Career Day: Fred Bueler Helps Construct Buildings from the Ground Up
Name: Fred Bueler Profession: Building and Construction Age: 39 What do you do for a living? I am a project director for a company called CHASSE Building Team. We are a local general contractor, which is more or less the ...
Career Day: Angela Lang Works to Fight Fires and Save People’s Lives
Name: Angela Lang Profession: Firefighter Age: 40 What do you do for a living? I am a firefighter and EMT for the city of Scottsdale What type of training do you need to do your job? You need to be ...