Honorees

Laura Dent is a two-time graduate of the University of Arizona; she holds a B.A. in Political Science, with minors

All of her professional life, Heather Alberts has been devoted to helping women develop their leadership, educational and political capabilities. Heather received her undergraduate degree

Lisa Fernandez is a fifth generation Arizonan, born and raised in Yuma with nearly ten years of experience in fundraising,

Felecia Rotellini grew up in the small town of Sheridan, Wyoming. A first generation college graduate, Felecia graduated with honors

Joseline Mata is a freshman at the University of Arizona studying political science and public administration. She began working in

Emily Verdugo is the recently elected chair of the Arizona Hispanic Caucus and Vice-Chairwoman of the Arizona Democratic Party.  A

Shasta has been with the Pima County Democratic Party (PCDP) for over 4 years. From her years as successful Finance Director

Janet served as YWCA Tucson’s Executive Director for over​ twenty-five years advocating for women and girls.  She created a nationally

Ellen Malcolm founded EMILY’s List in 1985 to help level the political playing field for women interested in running for

Laura Hogan is one of the rare creatures who is a second generation native of Arizona. Laura had the privilege

Mary Rose Wilcox is a name well-known across Maricopa County. Born in Superior, deep in the mining country of Arizona

Campaign Manager Kirkpatrick for Arizona Nettie Silleck is the Campaign Manager for Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick’s 2014 re-election campaign. Nettie got

Patricia Wiedhopf is known and loved by many. As the talented aide to City Councilwoman Janet Marcus, as the mother

Sonia Economou is a University of Arizona administrator who is involved with the Project Management Section of the Financial Services

Carolyn Warner is an incredible presence in the community of Democrats in Arizona. Born in Oklahoma to a political family,

As a Partner at Quarles & Brady LLP and adjunct faculty member at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law

Ann Wallack and her husband, Rob Wallack, are owners of Runner’s Den, an athletic shoe store serving the Valley for

Catherine Nichols was raised in Tucson in a political family with divided allegiance at football games. (Her mother, Dr. Ann

Jacqueline Adams was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her father is a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Army. When she

Emily Herrell was born and raised in Tucson, and has a deep love for Southern Arizona. Her roots and connection

Beginning her career as an office secretary, Governor Mofford worked her way up through the ranks to become the state’s

Katherine Jacobson started her political life participating in peace vigils and teach-ins during the Vietnam War. That activism proved to

Scarlett Spring is President of VisionGate, a biomedical company pioneering early cancer detection technology. As President, her first priority included

Deya Nevarez grew up in San Luis, AZ. She attended a mostly-Mexican high school in the largely-segregated Yuma, Arizona school system.  Her parents