Mesa Leadership announces new board of directors

The Mesa Leadership Training and Development Program recently announced new leadership within its board of directors to lead the organization in its mission to educate and train potential leaders who are seeking the opportunity to serve in the community and who need exposure to information, organizations and leaders to make that service possible.

Alison Stoltman, a graduate of Mesa Leadership 2023, will serve as the 2025-26 board chair, succeeding Phaedra Earhart. Kim Williams will continue her role as treasurer in 2025, and also serve as chair-elect, according to a release.

“I’m so excited to step into the role of chair for the Mesa Leadership Training and Development program,” Stoltman said in the release. “This program truly makes a difference. It develops up-and-coming leaders, inspires civic-mindedness, and encourages giving back to our community, all while deepening our connection to the city of Mesa.”

Mesa Leadership Training & Development Program is a 501(c)3 sponsored by the Mesa Chamber of Commerce and is part of the Mesa Chamber Business in Education Foundation. The program is administered by volunteers who serve as board members.

Serving on the Mesa Leadership Development Program Board of Directors are the following officers:

• Chair: Alison Stoltman
• Past Chair: Phaedra Earhart
• Treasurer/Chair Elect: Kim Williams
• Program Director: Terrie Gardner
• Secretary: Jill Adair
• Alumni/Community Events: Melissa Nelson/Denise Siemen
• Program Advancement Chair: Michael Campbell
• Co-Chair Elect/Tours Chair: Andrea Williams
• Recruitment Co-Chair: Holly Moseley
• Recruitment Co-Chair: Lisa Andersen
• Technology Chair: Cheryl Calen
• Communication Chair: Les Kauffman
• Co-Curriculum Chair: Carrie Aranda
• Co-Curriculum Chair: Shannon Bickmore

The following are part of the board’s general committee: Angela Clark, Myra O’Ferrall, Connie Bunyard, Jessica Steadman, Mayra Leon Sanchez, Michael (Elvis) Castillo, Denise Siemen and Kelli Whittemore.

For information, visit https://mesaleadership.org/