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2015 AWARDS Recipients of the 2015 ATHENA and ATHENA Young Professional Awards will be announced during the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Meeting Luncheon on

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2016 The Chamber is honored to recognize 13 extraordinary nominees for the 2015 Awards.

ABOUT US The Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce and Northern Arizona Healthcare present the 27th Annual ATHENA Awards celebrating and honoring women who demonstrated excellence, leadership and creativity in their careers, valuable service to the community, and inspired other women in reaching their full leadership potential.

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ATHENA HISTORY The Athena Leadership Model identifies eight tenets of leadership that reflect women’s unique ways of leading.

Infused with the 21st century demands for balance, accountability, and continuous learning, the model is a guide for leadership behavior and emphasizes the tenet’s interdependent relationship to the practice of dynamic leadership. The tenets include the authentic self, relationships, giving back, collaboration, courageous acts, learning, fierce advocacy, celebration and joy.

The ATHENA Award was founded nationally in 1982 by Martha Mayhood Mertz and ATHENA International, a nonprofit organization that seeks to support, develop and honor women leaders. The goddess Athena was chosen as the symbol for the program to reflect the qualities the award honors - strength, courage, wisdom and enlightenment.

The 2015 ATHENA Award also marks the ninth year that the Greater Flagstaff Chamber recognizes an emerging female leader with the ATHENA Young Professional Award, designed to honor women under the age of 35 who have demonstrated excellence in their careers, contribute to the community, and clearly stand out as role models for young women both professionally and personally.

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Congratulations to all the ATHENA nominees for being recognized as outstanding leaders in our community!

Sara Herron, ASID 2008 Young Professional ATHENA recipient ara Herron graduated from NAU in 1996 with a BS in Interior Design. She began her interior design and project manageS ment career with Josh Barclay Architects, where she spent over nine years. In 2003, Sara passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualifications Exam, making her the first interior designer in Flagstaff to do so, at the time. While Sara loves her work, she also enjoys volunteering her time with many local organizations.

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ATHENA AWARD RECIPIENTS 1989 Kay McKay

2002 Angela Creedon

1990 Judy Feldstein

2003 Coral Evans & Ronda Stump

1991 Colleen Hendricks

2004 Stephanie McKinney

1992 Hazel Robinson

2005 Helen Hudgens Ferrell

1993 Marj McClanahan

2006 Louise Yellowman

1994 Melissa Collins

2007 Susan Casebeer

1995 Theresa Givens

2008 Dr. Loretta Mayer

1996 Joy Staveley

2009 Janetta Beaumont

1997 Kerren Vollmer

2010 Brenda Silveus

1998 Susanna Maxwell

2011 Lucinda Andreani

1999 Conny Frisch & Julie Pastrick

2012 Bonnie Stevens

2000 Dr. Kathy Turner

2013 Dr. Leah Bornstein

2001 Elizabeth Archuleta

2014 Ann Roggenbuck

ATHENA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL AWARD RECIPIENTS 2007 Heidi Hansen

2011 Rachel Edelstein

2008 Sara Herron

2012 Ruth Ellen Elinski

2009 Emy Tice

2013 Ande Burke

2010 Sarah Holcomb

2014 Paula Monthofer

2015 NOMINEES ATHENA NOMINEES

Pamela “Sam” Green Taylor, Weatherford Hotel

Vicki Burton, Shadows Foundation

Kelly Tulloss, Sutcliffe Floral & Gifts

Wendy Bruun, NAU First Generation Programs Valerie Caro, Flagstaff Top Producers Realty

YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Victoria Darris, Arizona State Credit Union

Margaret “Marney” Babbitt, Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona

Amy Kerr, Nestle Purina Pet Care

Sarah Benatar, Coconino County

Kimberly Ott, City of Flagstaff

Erin Evans, Flagstaff Arts Council

Julie Sullivan, Julie Sullivan Design

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ATHENA NOMINEES VICKI BURTON Founder, Shadows Foundation Vicki Burton is one half of the morning radio show on KAFF Country, but her nomination is based on her work with the Shadows Foundation, which she created in 2010 to help families affected by cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. The team at Shadows Foundation provides financial help to families in need and promotes a unified voice to increase community awareness of ways to help. Ms. Burton’s on air platform also helps her to spread the news of numerous fundraising events sponsored by Shadows, and she has recruited a number of Flagstaff businesses to join this effort. To date, the foundation has provided over $150,000 in assistance to families and individuals residing in Northern Arizona and our surrounding communities.

In addition to the primary mission of the Shadows Foundation, Ms. Burton has created additional programs to meet other needs of Flagstaff and Northern Arizona families. The “Hearts Worth Saving” program created an advanced screening program used by Northern Arizona first responders to detect heart conditions. The “Better Bucks” program seeks to take the place of panhandling by providing vouchers from local businesses for necessities for living. Ms. Burton personally supports the annual Law Enforcement Toy Drive and recently helped a family that lost everything in a fire. Finally, she has been recognized as an advocate for women’s issues by Soroptomist, which awarded her its 2013 Ruby Red Award for Women Helping Women.

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WENDY BRUUN Director, Northern Arizona University First-Generation Programs Wendy Wallace Bruun is passionate about helping college students find the right path to becoming productive community members. From Washington to Colorado to Arizona, she has maintained a career in the area of university student services, whether in the residence halls or campus activities. She arrived at Northern Arizona University in 2005 to work for Residence Life, starting a program specifically addressed to first year students in addition to her administrative duties. In 2010, she moved to Student Support Services to lead the TRIO program, a federally-funded program that aids over 400 first-generation, low income students to achieve a baccalaureate degree through help with financial needs and life coaching. Last year, Ms. Bruun wrote the grant to continue the funding. In 2014, she moved into her current position as the Director of First-Generation Programs, which assists students who are first in their families to attend college. Ms. Bruun is vigilant about helping to meet NAU student needs, creating programs to help youth and college students who are transitioning from foster care, a non-perishable food pantry on campus, and a textbook loan program. She is a frequent lecturer and writer in the area of student services.

Ms. Bruun’s volunteer service also reflects her passion for the betterment of university students. Through NASPA, a national organization for student services professionals, she has mentored two young women entering the student affairs profession. She is the co-chair of Arizona Women in Higher Education, a women’s leadership development and networking organization. She has served in the Virtual Mentor program at her alma mater in Washington, and she is an advisor and volunteer writer for PaperClip Communications, a newsletter serving the informational needs of student services professionals. Ms. Bruun also meets the needs of young girls as a Girl Scout troop leader, and helps her church with its administrative duties.

Owner and CEO, Flagstaff Top Producers With 30 years of experience, Valerie Caro is the driving force behind her real estate team’s success.

She covers not only the residential and lot sales market, but also large project development, bringing new businesses to Flagstaff and northern Arizona.

Her real estate firm is certified by the Small Business Administration as a Women Owned Small Business.

In addition to her thriving real estate career, however, Ms. Caro is also the inventor of the My Pickup Artist, a portable makeup carrying case, which she initially funded through a Kickstarter campaign, but which is now sold on Amazon and Skymall, as well as through the product website. This project is also a certified Women Owned Small Business, and through it, Ms. Caro mentors and employs three women in the Flagstaff community. Her dedication to supporting women in business is further exemplified by her recent event hosted for the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council – West, a national organization for women business owners.

Ms Caro believes in giving back to the Flagstaff community, and has served as a board member for the Flagstaff Medical Center. She continues to help FMC as its current treasurer and co-chair of the FMC Certificate Holders, and she shares her real estate knowledge as the chair of the Northern Arizona Healthcare Real Estate Task Force. Her passion for healthcare assistance is also demonstrated by her involvement with the Emily Marie Benson Memorial Scholarship, which provides yearly scholarships for NAU students with serious medical conditions, and her work on the Healthcare and Victim Services Committee of the Flagstaff Community Foundation. The children of Flagstaff are also Ms. Caro’s concern, and she is a board member of both the Boys & Girls Club of Flagstaff and Parents As Partners, an organization dedicated to assisting families impacted by autism.

AMY KERR

VICTORIA DARRIS Branch Manager, Arizona State Credit Union Victoria Darris began her Flagstaff career in the lending and title industry, and joined the Arizona State Credit Union five years ago as the Beaver Street Branch Manager. Seeing a need for mentoring, she began working with her assistant branch manager, helping her to find confidence and strength. Ms. Darris’s reviews from her staff reflect the successful coaching she has provided. She also spreads her ideas corporate-wide, adding creative and innovative ideas to the Credit Union’s own Leadership Development Courses. She maintains the same high standards for her own growth and development, and is a recent graduate of the Flagstaff Leadership Program. Ms. Darris has also been recruited to lecture at Coconino High School in the Link Leadership Program, where junior and senior students mentor freshmen students on academic and social issues. Ms. Darris is responsible for creating a curriculum to engage the students while teaching them financial skills, and Krista Dobosh, who coordinates the Link program, applauds her genuine outreach to the students on a personal level.

Ms. Darris volunteers with a number of community groups, with a special focus on leading both students and adults to have a better understanding of financial matters. She volunteers regularly at Sharon Manor, Catholic Social Services, Goodwill Industries, and two Flagstaff elementary schools, helping individuals who are struggling and need assistance with financial recovery. In particular, her work at Sharon Manor helps women in the community to change their situations and become financially sound. She is also involved as a coach for the Flagstaff Chill Softball team, and in addition to learning softball skills and gaining college sports scholarships, the girls also volunteer for St. Mary’s Food Bank and the Salvation Army, thus learning the importance of giving back to the community. No matter what her activity, Ms. Darris is committed to personal improvement and the improvement of her community.

Plant Manager, Nestle Purina Pet Care Amy Kerr has been with Nestle Purina Pet Care (NPPC) for her entire professional career, and is a classic example of working up through the ranks.

A native of Illinois, Amy graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in accounting and her membership in financial honors and business organizations. She started with NPPC at an entry level accounting position in 2000, then was promoted each year for four years, gaining experience in both accounting and management.

In 2012, she was selected as NPPC’s first ever female Plant Manager, and the Flagstaff plant was chosen to receive her leadership. Since arriving in Flagstaff, Amy has further distinguished herself and her team with NPPC’s Innovation Award for her abilities in retaining employees, and the Best in Show Award for the team’s outstanding waste reduction program.

Experience working in a family owned business and membership in the National Guard have taught Amy the importance of leadership and mentoring.

In addition to her outstanding performance on the job, Amy serves as a board member for several Flagstaff and Northern Arizona volunteer and leadership organizations, including Boys and Girls Club, Northern Arizona Leadership Alliance, and the United Way of Northern Arizona. As a board member of the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce, Amy has become a vital part of the Chamber’s Skills for Workplace Success campaign. She coordinates with community colleges and local high schools to provide on the job training for students. Her passion for STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has led her to develop curriculum for students in elementary, middle, and high school levels. This curriculum is taught either in the classroom or at the factory, and Amy herself can often be found leading the classes.

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KIMBERLY OTT Communications Manager, City of Flagstaff Kimberly Ott has been the helping the people of Flagstaff to understand events that shape the community for more than 30 years. As the news director at KMGN in the late 80s, she communicated with Flagstaff residents via the “Ott and Scott in the Morning” show. Moving to her City of Flagstaff position gave her access to even more information, which she evaluates for importance and faithfully shares with government and community leaders. Her ATHENA award nomination statements refer consistently to her ability to communicate with fairness, accuracy, integrity, and a great sense of humor. “When Flagstaff faces tragedy or emergency, we look to Kimberly for information and assurances.” In addition to her work at City Hall, Ms. Ott also teaches at NAU’s School of Communications, teaching and mentoring young journalists, especially women, and creating internships to advance ambitious and talented students.

As a graduate of Northern Arizona University, Ms. Ott has served on the NAU Alumni Association Board, even accepting the Board President role for a year, and she is an enthusiastic supporter of NAU athletics. She has also served on the board of the United Way of Northern Arizona, and a past chair of that board lauds Ms. Ott’s ability to keep decisions in perspective and focused on long term impact. She has served on the board of the Flagstaff Leadership Program and continues to mentor the women who participate in that program, cultivating women leaders through her own example. In addition to formal leadership roles in Flagstaff, Ms. Ott volunteers in times of need, including helping youth baseball, filling sandbags, organizing Christmas family adoptions, serving meals at shelters, and building homes through Habitat for Humanity. As her nomination statement says, “Kim’s dedication to her profession and the City of Flagstaff is apparent through her endless enthusiasm and tireless commitment.”

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JULIE SULLIVAN Art Director/Owner, Julie Sullivan Design and Lucky Girl Productions For 30 years, Julie Sullivan has been making her unique mark on Flagstaff through her design studio and bringing sweet sounds through her music production company. She began her design business in 1984 in Berkeley, CA, before the days of computers. Her style of doing business is notable for her emphasis on collaboration between the client and her creative team, resulting in designs that allow for ownership from all involved parties. Her website says that her specialties include visual identity / branding campaigns for educational institutions, healthcare providers, and the outdoor recreation industry; natural history publications for museums, national parks and national park associations; and packaging design for clients as diverse as a brewery, a global research and consulting firm, and a manufacturer of personal care products.

Flagstaff companies using her designs include Mountain Line Transit, the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra, and Kahtoola, to name just a few.

Her volunteer work is nearly as extensive as her professional portfolio. In their letter in support of Julie’s nomination, Barbara and Bill Packard describe her work on behalf of the Poore Clinic, which was struggling for recognition when Julie stepped in, but “Julie’s design helped to turn that around.” When the Packards took over a thrift store, Julie was the first person they asked to serve on the board, and renamed the store Full Circle, a company that has given back $200,000 to the community. Furthermore, she is one of the founders of the Pickin’ in the Pines music festival, which has grown to feature national acts such as Ricky Skaggs.

She is also a board member of Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music, a NACET mentor, and a volunteer instructor at the Coconino Center for the Arts.

PAMELA “SAM” GREEN TAYLOR Owner, Weatherford Hotel As the owner of one of Flagstaff’s most historical buildings, Sam Green is well aware of the need to serve the Flagstaff community. Together with her husband, Henry Taylor, Ms. Green has spent four decades restoring the vintage Weatherford Hotel to its pioneer era glory, including the balcony and “witch’s cap,” both of which were removed in 1929 after the balcony burned. That restoration project earned a State Historical Project award, as well as the 2015 Governor’s Tourism Award for Arizona Preservation. Within the hotel, Ms. Green has restored the Zane Grey Bar and Ballroom, and she celebrated the 1999 balcony restoration by creating the Pine Cone Drop, Flagstaff’s New Year’s Eve answer to Times Square.

Ms. Green’s efforts are not limited to the Weatherford. As a board member of both the Downtown Business Alliance and the Flagstaff Tourism Board, she has encouraged other downtown businesses in their rejuvenation efforts, helping to revitalize the downtown area. Ms. Green was part of the groups that began the summer movies at Heritage Square and the two farmers’ markets, and her nomination document says that she has many more ideas to come. She hosts many political events at the Weatherford, and she is a regular contributor of bed linen to various shelters in Flagstaff. Many of the hotel employees are women, and Ms. Green regularly mentors them to achieve their career goals, whether at the Weatherford or elsewhere in the business world.

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SERVICE KELLY TULLOSS Owner, Sutcliffe Floral & Gifts Sutcliffe Floral has been a part of downtown Flagstaff since 1944, and Kelly Tulloss has been at its helm since 2005. Ms. Tulloss is a homegrown success story, a Coconino High School graduate with an undergraduate degree from Northern Arizona University and a master’s degree from the prestigious Thunderbird International School of Management.

Ms. Tulloss maintains a friendly atmosphere and dedication to meeting her customers’ needs, and her business has been voted Best of Flagstaff for 13 years in a row. Her advertising can be found in numerous local businesses, and she finds creative ways to exchange floral arrangements for radio ads and holiday food drives.

Ms. Tulloss supports her employees in their community and academic endeavors. She has mentored 30 young women from NAU with hands-on lessons in customer service, business management, and problem solving, and her mentees continue into careers in event planning and hospitality. Her shop donates expertise, time, and products to local fund raisers such as the Coconino Community College Palette to Palate, the Whale Foundation WingDing, the Flagstaff Ski Club, and the Festival of Trees. Ms. Tulloss is a district representative of the Pony Club, a national not-for-profit organization that provides a program for youth teaching riding, mounted sports, and the care of horses and ponies. With three girls involved in 4-H, the whole Tulloss family stays busy with community service.

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SARAH BENATAR

MARGARET BABBITT

Treasurer, Coconino County

Program Director, Girls on the Run of Northern Arizona/ North Country HealthCare Margaret “Marney” Babbitt moved back to Flagstaff in May 2015 to work as program specialist for Girls on the Run and a council director at North Country HealthCare. In just a few months, she increased the numbers of participating schools from 14 to 19 and doubled the number of coaching volunteers and sponsorships. Dedication, creativity and innovative ideas mark her success. Holding a master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina, her young career has impacted students at universities in Texas and Tennessee as well as The Orme School of Arizona. Her stellar leadership and accomplishments have been recognized by awards from two universities, a newspaper, and even the US Tennis Association, an organization she has served since 2010.

Her commitment to community service includes The Literacy Center, Flagstaff Family Food Center and Soroptimist International. She seeks out local organizations that are helping to improve the lives of the girls she encounters with Girls on the Run. Her nominating member says, “Marney is committed to helping girls and young women set and reach their goals in life. She also inspires other nonprofit leaders to be collaborative and share resources and ideas”.

ERIN EVANS Board Secretary, Flagstaff Arts Council As a young vibrant leader, Erin Evans’s dedication to volunteerism through arts, culture, and education is exhibited in her continued involvement with the Viola Awards, which she co-created. She co-chaired the first Flagstaff Festival of Trees and co-founded the Maricopa County Justice Museum and Learning Center. She volunteers her expertise to The Arboretum of Flagstaff, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education, and Volunteer Lawyers Program. She is active with Arizona Women Lawyers Association, as well as with the American, Maricopa and Coconino County Bar Associations.

Erin Evans has been with Garrey, Woner, Hoffmaster & Peshek P.C. since 2006. In 2011, she was honored as one of the Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona for her guardianship and adoption work through the Volunteer Lawyers Program. She has a heart for volunteerism and strives to provide legal services to the ever-growing needs of low-income people in Arizona. Prior to practicing law, she was a teacher. Erin draws on her background in education to craft persuasive legal arguments, through written and oral advocacy, and by incorporating content that addresses multiple learning styles in order to maximize the readers’ ability to perceive and process the legal issues presented.

Sarah Benatar is a young woman with a clear plan for her life. Since graduating from the University of Michigan in 2008, which included a study abroad in Turkey, she has served various community organizations either as an intern or employee, and improving each organization along the way. Her first internship was with the DNA People’s Legal Services here in Flagstaff, where she assisted attorneys in advising populations in need and worked with the Internal Revenue Service to provide tax preparation services on the Navajo and Hopi Reservations. Moving along to the United Way of Northern Arizona, Ms. Benatar honed her grant writing skills, worked with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program resulting in over 2 million in refunds for Flagstaff residents, and developed the Weekend Backpack Program and Read On Flagstaff based on the needs she found in her community research. In the County Treasurer’s office, she has coordinated with the County Assessor’s office to develop a new information packet that explained the assessment process and resulted in better communication with the residents.

Ms. Benatar’s volunteerism is equally impressive. While an undergraduate, she worked for three years on the Detroit Project, a tutoring and community cleanup program in Detroit. Here in Flagstaff, she serves on the boards of Community Information and Referral Services and the Flagstaff Housing Authority.

The IRS awarded her its Community Service Leadership Award for her work at the DNA People’s Legal Services, and she has continued her efforts to help with tax assistance not only in the income tax arena, but also developing an outreach program to help citizens understand property tax issues, especially exemptions for the elderly. Ms. Benatar volunteers with Soroptomist, the United Way, and is a co-chair of the Flagstaff Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. She has finished her first year of law school at the University of Oregon, preparing herself for even more avenues of service.

JESSICA FOOS Recreation Program Coordinator, Flagstaff Aquaplex Jessica Foos was in the workforce long before she graduated from Northern Arizona University. She began working entry level positions in sports and pharmacy retail when she decided to start on her postsecondary education at her local community college.

Even in her early college days, Ms. Foos was working for the college in the accounting department, building on her managerial training and preparing to move up in the workforce. When she started her bachelor’s degree at Northern Arizona University, she found a position with the City of Flagstaff at the Aquaplex. After graduation, she moved into her current position and has been representing the city to the swimming public and leading her staff to develop business skills they can use.

Ms. Foos uses her position with the city to identify young people who need mentoring . She has created a Leadership in Training program to help youth ages 13-17 learn the importance of customer service, interview skills, and resume building, all designed to help Flagstaff youth become prepared to enter the workforce. Her own personal example is a great way for young people to realize the value of working hard while keeping a greater goal in mind. Ms. Foos has received numerous City of Flagstaff awards, including the 7K award, the City Manager’s Agassiz Award for Teamwork, and multiple On the Spot awards. She volunteers with the Flagstaff Family Food Bank and served as the Treasurer for Toastmasters International.

Congratulations to the 2015 Athena and Young Professional Nominees Thank you for your dynamic leadership, mentorship and community giving!

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Victoria Darris

Branch Manager Arizona State Credit Union We are very proud of Victoria with this 2016 Athena nomination!!

Arizona native and long-time Flagstaff resident, Victoria Darris is dedicated to providing support to the Flagstaff community. She has been in the financial industry for 14 years. Her personal contributions to the community include volunteer work with local charities and educational programs. She has been with Arizona State Credit Union for 5 years, leading with professionalism and trustworthiness, inspiring her associates to achieve success both in their careers and in their personal lives.

Victoria Darris is a role model for others to follow when it comes to her community involvement. She gives her time and selfless recognition to improve community she lives in and interacts with every day. Some of the 2015 Community Service activities included:

On behalf of Kelly Tulloss, Sutcliffe Floral would like to thank those who made her Athena Award nomination possible, especially her exceptional staff of Chynna, Jordan, Lauren, Jasmine, Kendra, Cora, and John.

Thanks to them and the loving support from her husband, Mike, and their three children, Kelly and Sutcliffe Floral have been able to provide the service and quality that the Flagstaff community has grown to love.

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Ambassador for the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce: Ribbon-cuttings, welcoming new businesses to Flagstaff, hosting mixers, and performing other responsibilities as needed.

Catholic Charities Volunteer: Victoria spends countless evenings providing financial literacy classes to families. Victoria volunteers with The Sharon Manor Women’s shelter, Victoria provides financial literacy classes to her local high school — seeing that graduating seniors are well-equipped to start their next life venture prepared to handle their money. Victoria is a guest speaker for the Links Program for the next 9 months at Coconino High School. Victoria spends some weekends with AZ ECONA providing Financial Literacy for low income families. And, if that was not enough, she somehow found time to be a participant of the Silver 25th Anniversary Flagstaff Leadership Program graduating class — graduating earlier in 2015!!

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