We asked members of the community how their organizations help the community. We’ve shared some of the responses below.

Jennifer Lind | Wedding and Portrait Photographer

Jennifer Lind Schutsky LLC art and photography, impacts the world and my community by building a strong network of enthusiastic and supportive people. The main reason I photograph events and special occasions is because I want people to have memory of those significant life moments when people came together in support and honor of them. Read more>>

Mike Bolland | Keynote Speaker and Nonprofit Founder

Being a person born without a right hand, I have always been a part of the limb loss community. I have had great leadership in my life, and paying that forward is why I started my nonprofit, Joe & Maris Bolland’s Helping Hands, Our mission is to empower amputees and other people with limb differences to realize their boundless potential through transformative collaboration with their peers. We nurture a mindset of infinite possibilities, foster self-advocacy, and inspire our community to live a life without limitations. Read more>>

Amairany Avila | Photographer

My business focuses on sharing raw and authentic moments between couples, families, and creatives. I believe it is important to share people’s beauty as is. I pride myself in not altering or photoshopping people’s physical appearance in my photos because I want to highlight those people’s natural beauty. I think that people (women especially) have this pressure to fit into society’s beauty standards. Read more>>

Kate Thoene | Chief Strategy Officer at New Life Center

New Life Center has a profound impact on the lives of individuals and communities. We provide survivors of domestic violence with vital resources that help each person build a safer future. Every day, we have the opportunity to contribute to something larger than ourselves, driving positive change and offering hope where it’s needed most. We also have a resource center in downtown Phoenix, where we can help anyone as young as 18 if they have been in a difficult situation. We truly guide members of our community to safety. Read more>>

Carlos Gutierrez | President & Physician Assistant

As the proud owner of InclusiCare Medical, I am honored to share the significant impact our practice is making on our local community. We are dedicated to providing personalized and inclusive health care services, especially tailored to meet the unique needs of Spanish-speaking, LGBTQIA+, and Deaf communities. With nearly a decade of experience as a primary care provider, I understand that accessibility is one of the biggest challenges in health care. Read more>>