Arizona, a land of diverse landscapes and vibrant culture, has been home to many of history’s most influential women who have left an indelible mark on our culture. One such woman is Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female Supreme Court Justice, and one of the members of Az Business magazine’s first group of Most Influential Women in Arizona Business. Her appointment shattered barriers, inspiring generations of aspiring female leaders.
Equally remarkable is César Chávez’s lifelong partner, Dolores Huerta, a labor rights activist who fought for farmworkers’ rights and co-founded the United Farm Workers union. In the field of journalism, Arizona boasts the trailblazing Linda Valdez, an esteemed journalist and Pulitzer Prize finalist known for fearlessly tackling social issues. These women exemplify the power of determination, intellect, and resilience, forever shaping Arizona’s legacy.
The Most Influential Women of 2023 show the same level of fearlessness, leadership and innovation who have defined Arizona’s most accomplished leaders. The Most Influential Women in Arizona Business of 2023 were chosen from a field of more than 1,900 women under consideration. They were selected by an editorial board that consists of 12 former Most Influential Women. They will be honored at a recognition dinner Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. Tables and sponsorship packages are available. Please email Amy Lindsey at [email protected] with questions about sponsorships. Email [email protected] with questions about the event or tickets.
Here are the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2023. Be sure to check back daily because tomorrow we will announce the Most Influential Women in Commercial Real Estate for 2023 and each day leading up to the awards ceremony. We will profile one of the Most Influential Women of 2023 right here: azbigmedia.com.
Most Influential Women of 2023
Rachel Aja, Cox Communications
Heather Boysel, Gammage & Burnham
Christine Bracamonte Wiggs, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Ann Marie Chischilly, Northern Arizona University
Stacy Derstine, APS
Allison Lynn Dozbaba, CPA, Wallace Plese + Dreher
Sister Joan Fitzgerald, Xavier College Preparatory
Julie Fletcher, Enterprise Bank & Trust
Sarah Frost, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, UMC South
Heather Genovese, Connections Health Solutions
Sara Gordon, JPMorgan Private Bank
Elizabeth Hart, Axon
Lisa Heppler, Lovitt & Touché
Rosary A. Hernandez, Burch & Cracchiolo
Amy Hysell, Arizona Financial Credit Union
Megan Irwin, Husch Blackwell
Zivit Katz-Tsameret, Intel
Linda Luman, Achieve
Andrea Marconi, Fennemore
Dr. Allison Mason, Grand Canyon University
Leslie Meyers, SRP
Joanne Mizell, Banner|Aetna
Jodi Noble, Deloitte
Erin Moran, American Heart Association
Katie Pehrson, PNC Bank
Pam Perry, Eller College of Management
Amilyn Pierce, Arizona Diamondbacks
Lisa Riley, Wells Fargo
Melissa Swift, WaFd Bank
Robin Villareal, Gila River Resorts & Casinos
Catrina Wakefield, Casago
Christine Whalin, DM Cantor
Jennifer R. Yee, Snell & Wilmer
Jaclyn Yoder, Wilde Wealth Management Group