We are fortunate to have an Encore Fellow in our midst. Steve Smiley joins us after a 30+ career in software engineering at Intel. Steve on-boarded last summer and has served as the In honor of Strategic Project Manager, launching programs like the Next Gen Partners,...
As a longstanding, tireless supporter of the venture philanthropy movement, you will not find anyone more passionate about SVPAZ than Ed Zito. He is a founding Partner, who served on the Board of Directors twice for two, six-year terms and also on the SVP...
Chambers USA, an annual guide to the nation’s leading attorneys and law firms, recognizes John DeWulf of Coppersmith Brockelman, in 2017 Legal Rankings. For SVPAZ, John heads up the Education Affinity Committee and is a member on the board. He and his wife, Kris,...
Something new we offered this year during Fast Pitch was group ticket sales. In addition to purchasing 10 tickets at the early bird rate, groups can receive one-hour training from SVPAZ staff and Partners. The Center for Humane Living (CHL) did not pass up on the...
For 11 years, Terri Wogan Calderón has been at the helm of Social Venture Partners. She’s seen the organization through the recession, launching and sustaining Fast Pitch, mentoring staff members and growing the team, and maintaining her sense of calm leadership...
Yes, the last name is familiar – please join us in welcoming Laura Armstrong-Arellano , daughter of Jim and Jo-Ann and sister of our Chairman Patrick. A native Phoenician and graduate of ASU, Laura started volunteering within the community at the age of 12. She...
