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Carlos Galindo-Elvira
Alma Hernandez
Steve Brass
Julia Miessner
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Carlos Galindo-Elvira’s new role at Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
Steve Brass publishes new book on self defense
Carlos Galindo-Elvira is the new director of community engagement and partnerships at Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. in Phoenix Chicanos Por La Causa was founded in 1969 and is one of the largest Hispanic nonprofits in the country, promoting stronger and healthier communities throughout the southwestern United States. Prior to joining CPLC Carlos was the Arizona regional director for the Anti-Defamation League, where he was responsible for fundraising, program delivery, leadership development, communications and government relations to advance the ADL’s mission of protecting the Jewish people and securing justice and fair treatment for all. Carlos’ impact on human rights began as a councilperson, then Mayor, in his hometown of Hayden, Arizona, a small mining town with a population of about 900. There he sponsored and wrote anti-discrimination legislation, support for a paid Martin Luther King Day Jr. holiday, and popular vote of the town’s Mayor. cplc.org
Steve Brass, a Tucson-based personal safety specialist and certified use of force instructor. He has studied a variety of martial arts, including karate, kick boxing, Systema and aikido. Author of the landmark book, Fearless Living, and president of Link to Life Seminars Inc. a medical emergency training business, that has trained over 450,000 people, Steve is also certified as a “use of force” trainer. A system used by police, military and security professionals around the world. Steve has published a new book, Self Defense for Busy People. A straight-forward real-world roadmap to protect you from the “ugly.” Through dozens of examples, stories and strategies you will gain a refreshing new insight to defend yourself at home, on the street, at work, in your car and when travelling. Self Defense for Busy People is available from Amazon or by emailing streetsmartdefense@gmail.com. streetsmartdefense.net
Alma Hernandez makes Machers and Shakers list State Rep. Alma Hernandez was named to The Forward’s list of 50 “Machers and Shakers Who Influenced, Intrigued and Inspired Us This Year.” Hernandez also was appointed this month to be the Young Democrats of America Jewish Caucus Southwest regional director. This is the 26th anniversary of the list and in previous years, the Forward 50 attempted to collect the most influential Jews of the year. This year, the Forward editors wrote, “we aimed to go a bit beyond the headlines to find influential, intriguing and, yes, inspiring characters you might not know much about.” almaforarizona.org 12 FEBRUARY 2020 | ARIZONA JEWISH LIFE
Julia Miessner named shareholder at BeachFleischman Julia Miessner, CPA, ABV, CFF, CGMA was recently named shareholder and practice leader for the Financial Forensics and Valuation Services Group of BeachFleischman PC. She has more than 23 years of public accounting experience with a diverse background in audit, accounting, tax and litigation. Since 2002, Julia has specialized in the area of financial forensics and litigation support services. Julia has authored numerous reports and provided testimony as an expert witness in connection with various civil litigation cases involving marital dissolution, probate and trust accounting issues, lost profits and economic damages, and business valuation. Julia has also conducted investigations involving allegations of financial mismanagement and fraud in connection with civil and criminal cases. Julia is a certified public accountant, accredited in business valuation, certified in financial forensics
