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Carlos Galindo-Elvira
Alma Hernandez
Steve Brass Julia Miessner Flying Aprons
Carlos Galindo-Elvira’s new role at Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
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
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 Steve Brass publishes new book on self defense
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
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
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and a chartered global management accountant. beachfleischman.com
Flying Aprons opens in Tucson
Flying Aprons Tucson, a new cooking school with classes taught by Southern Arizona chefs, officially launched on Sunday, Jan. 19, at Open House at Cook Tucson at 1702 N. Stone Ave., the demonstration kitchen where classes are held.
Most classes are about two-and-a-half-hours long and will cost about $69 per class. All classes include a cooking demonstration taught by a local chef and will give the student hands-on experience. Flying Aprons will be supplying all the materials needed to participate.
Miriam Nickerson, a volunteer for Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, and Michele Schulze, a long-time Tucsonan, are the principals. Flying Aprons will offer classes for adults, couples, teens, and kids, including weekend classes for families, summer camps, and special events such as birthday parties and corporate team building.
flyingapronstucson.com
Jessielyn Hirschl joins Jewish Free Loan
Jessielyn Hirschl is the new marketing communications manager at Jewish Free Loan where she will implement marketing, public relations and advertising activities that enhance fundraising efforts and coordinate community outreach activities and programs.
Jessielyn is a graduate Muhlenberg College, a private liberal arts college in Allentown, PA.
Her past positions have included manager of operations support at TEKsystems, director of youth engagement at Congregation Beth Israel in Scottsdale and IACT coordinator for campus engagement at Arizona State University Hillel Jewish Student Center.
jewishfreeloan.org
