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Who We Are

Wildfire is a growing movement to end poverty. We advocate for fair practices. We collaborate on policy issues. We support community action initiatives. Beyond easing the effects of poverty, our efforts aim to ignite lasting change: to stop poverty before it starts. This is advocacy in action for an Arizona where all may thrive.

Beyond easing the effects of poverty, our efforts aim to ignite lasting change: to stop poverty before it starts.

Our Initiatives

Advocacy
Access
Sustainability

This is advocacy in action for an Arizona where all may thrive.

Our Staff

Kelly McGowan

Kelly McGowan

Executive Director
Wildfire AZ
Antonella Campos

Antonella Campos

Community Action / CSBG Program Director
Wildfire AZ
Blanca Barrs

Blanca Barrs

Office Manager
Wildfire AZ
Claire Michael

Claire Michael

Climate Equity Director
Wildfire AZ
Chiquita Taylor

Chiquita Taylor

Charitable Giving & Outreach Director
Wildfire AZ

Linda Jensen

SNAP Outreach Program Director
Wildfire AZ

Kris Stout

Senior Program Officer
Wildfire AZ

Wildfire is an idea worth spreading.

Our Board

Executive Committee

  • Kathy Senseman, President
    Policy Development Group, Phoenix
  • Eva Felix, Vice President
    A New Leaf/Mesa CAN, Mesa
  • Jason Robert, Secretary
    Community Action Human Resources Agency, Eloy
  • Norma Gutierrez, Treasurer
    Southwest Gas, Phoenix
  • Moises “Moe” Gallegos, Executive Committee Member
     Consultant, Phoenix 

Board Members

  • Michele Axlund
    Coconino County Community Services, Flagstaff
  • Brian Babiars
    Western Arizona Council of Governments, Yuma
  • Kimberly Hall
    City of Glendale Community Action Program, Glendale 
  • Diane Brown 
    Arizona Public Interest Research Group, Gilbert 
  • Joshua Beck
    Gila County Community Services, Globe
  • Manira Cervantes
    Pima County Community Action Agency, Tucson
  • Jayson Matthews
    Maricopa County Human Services Department, Phoenix 
  • Chris Fetzer
    Northern Arizona Council of Governments, Flagstaff
  • Jaqueline Edwards
    City of Phoenix Human Services Department, Phoenix
  • Lisa Gearhart 
    Arizona Public Services, Phoenix 
  • Wendy Erica Werden
    Tucson Electric Power, Tucson 
  • Michael Patten
    Snell and Wilmer, Phoenix 
  • Yvette Ramirez
    Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program, Safford
  • Jackie Castrellon
    Salt River Project, Phoenix
  • Wayne Tormala
    Consultant, Phoenix
  • Genesis Verduzco
    Equality Health, Phoenix 
  • Gabriel Jaramillo
    Vitalyst Health Foundation, Phoenix 
  • Cynthia Zwick
    AZ RUCO, Phoenix 
 

we believe we can stop poverty before it starts.

we believe we can ignite lasting change.

we believe we can create an Arizona where all may thrive.

Wildfire
  • 340 E Palm Lane, Suite 315, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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