Shout out to our AZALAS Four Corners Latinx Leadership Academy Cohort #5 Members. It was an awesome experience to observe how engaged our members were with the training. Throughout the weekend, I was impressed with how easily they stepped forward and embraced their colleagues from Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah. AZALAS is proud of them and the school districts they represent. I look forward to meeting with them again real soon. Our next stop is Albuquerque. Here are photos of our cohort members and their school districts: Delia - Yuma UHSD Mario - Sunnyside USD Cassandra - Tolleson ESD Allysa - Cartwright SD Martin - Isaac SD Geovanni - Avondale ESD Bhavana - Santa Cruz Valley USD Karla - Tucson USD Theresa - Cartwright SD Sierra - Cartwright SD Ondrea - Douglas USD

August 2024 Member Mixer

Shout out to Andrea Barrera, Administrator of Unique Populations, Social Science, and Civic Engagement, with the Cartwright School District, AND a member of our AZALAS Aspiring Leaders Year Two Phoenix Cohort. Ms. Barrera was in attendance at the Harris Walz Campaign Rally at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona. Thank you, Andrea, your presence at a historic event is admirable.

Thank you AZALAS President Dr. Mario Ventura for representing Arizona at the ALAS State Affiliates meeting this week.

Age of Learning brings good luck to the Diamondbacks as they stun the Washington Nationals in the bottom of the ninth inning to win 9-8. Lee Baird (Chicago Cubs), Account Executive, and David Webb (Seattle Mariners), Area Sales Director, hosted AZALAS members to a great game, food and conversation. Thank you Age of Learning for your generosity. AZALAS had members from Cartwright, Mesa, PXU, and Roosevelt.

AZALAS Board Retreat 2024

AZALAS Board of Directors and staff gathered together for their annual retreat. The Helios Education Campus was a welcoming, warm venue. There was great dialogue and discussion regarding the priorities of AZALAS for the upcoming year. The staff was excited to share the growth and interest in our Aspiring Leaders Program and the Four Corners Latinx Leadership Academy. The progress being made by the 2024 Conference Committee was shared by Co-Chairs Christina Boston & Marco Ruiz. The Board and staff thanked Gisselle Herrera for her year as President of AZALAS. Dr. Mario Ventura was welcomed as the incoming President. The following school districts and agencies were represented today: Cartwright, Continental, Isaac, Phoenix Union, Pima County, Sunnyside, Tolleson ESD and Tolleson Union.

Four Corners Latinx Leadership Academy (4CLLA) Cohort

The 2024 Four Corners Latinx Leadership Academy (4CLLA) Cohort Equity Project Presentations and Graduation were held in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 8th. Congratulations 4CLLA Cohort Members, all presentations were exceptional. There were similar educational equity issues shared among the four states. This allowed for great dialogue and conversation. All cohort members demonstrated exceptional presentation, data collection and leadership skills. Thank you Utah ALAS for the warm welcome & beautiful accommodations. I wish each graduate the best of luck in their next professional chapter.

Arizona Diamondbacks Game

Thank you Washington Covena & Blue Cross Blue Shield for hosting AZALAS members and guests to a Diamondbacks game. Your generosity is appreciated. The accommodations made for an enjoyable evening.

Tucson Mixer Photos

4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy Photos

Aspiring Leaders Cohort – August 2023

Somerton Culinary Students Preparing Meals for  the Aspiring Leaders Training

4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy Graduation

AZALAS 2022 Annual Conference Photos 

Vendor Bags and Early Birds

Sponsor Booths

Student Art Contest Winner

Student Color Guard

Student Mariachi Group

On The Stage

Awards and Recognition

Conference Attendees

4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy Welcome Dinner Sponsored by Valley Schools Management Group

4 Corners Latinx Leadership Academy – Phoenix