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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

Interim Executive Director
Wildfire AZ

Antonella Campos

Community Action / CSBG Program Director
Wildfire AZ

Maxine Becker

Attorney Advocate
Wildfire AZ

Blanca Barrs

Office Manager
Wildfire AZ

Annette Alvarez

SNAP Outreach Program Director
Wildfire AZ

Claire Michael

Climate Equity Director
Wildfire AZ

Chiquita Taylor

HEAF Program Director
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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
  • Jean Moreno, Secretary
    City of Glendale, Glendale
  • Emma Garcia, Treasurer
    Desert Financial Credit Union, 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
  • Diane Brown 
    Arizona Public Interest Research Group, Gilbert 
  • David Burzynski
    Arizona Public Services (APS), Phoenix 
  • Malissa Buzan
    Gila County Community Services, Globe
  • Manira Cervantes
    Pima County Community Action Agency, Tucson
  • Daniel Estrada – Taylor
    Cosanti Foundation, Paradise Valley
  • Jaqueline Edwards
    Maricopa County Human Services Department, Phoenix 
  • Chris Fetzer
    Northern Arizona Council of Governments, Flagstaff
  • Marchelle F. Franklin
    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 
  • Liz Rabago
    LR Bilingual Services LLC, Tucson
  • Yvette Ramirez
    Southeastern Arizona Community Action Program, Safford
  • Joaquin Rios
    Arizona Education Association, Tempe
  • Mary Lou Rosales
    Community Action Human Resources Agency, Eloy
  • Bonnie Temme
    Salt River Project, Phoenix
  • Wayne Tormala
    Consultant, Phoenix
  • Genesis Verduzco
    Equality Health, 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.

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