New ASU Leadership Institute alumni hail from range of industries
The nine-month immersive program enhances leadership development and prepares participants to serve on ASU boards and councils, mentor students and serve as community ambassadors.
The Arizona State University Alumni Association is proud to introduce the 26 Sun Devil alumni participating in the ASU Leadership Institute.
Class 5 participants are a diverse group of alumni with a range of graduation dates, from 1983 to 2019, and from a wide array of industries, including construction, business management, banking, education, government, urban development and nonprofit fundraising.
Every year, the ASU Alumni Association selects a cohort of outstanding alumni for the nine-month immersive leadership program. The program aims to inspire participants as well as enhance their leadership development. They are prepared to serve on ASU boards and councils, mentor students and serve as community ambassadors.
“Within five years, the ASU Leadership Institute has grown into a thriving program that offers participants the opportunity for continued growth in leadership skills, both personal and professional, while engaging with other Sun Devils who want to make a difference in their communities,” said Christine K. Wilkinson, ASU Alumni Association president and CEO. “It is a delight to see alums who want to devote their time to learning how ASU continues to transform as the contemporary New American University.”
For information about the ASU Leadership Instute and how to apply for Class 6, click here.
Meet the members of the 2022–2023 ASU Leadership Institute Class 5:
Megan Cesiel, Salt River Project
Kristina Chumpol, Fiesta Bowl
Jana Crum, Welby Health
Wesley Despins, Sundt Construction
Shannen Falkenrath, LinkedIn
Chrystine Geele, Sundt Construction
Angela Gonzales, Bell Bank
Philip Hensley, JE Dunn Construction
Christina Hudson, Find 180, LLC
Danita Jackson, Arizona Birth Network
Amy Johnson, Khan World School at ASU Prep Digital
Ryan Johnson, Salt River Project
Maureen Jorden, Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center
Abhay Khaire, Dibble
Anne Landers, Junior Achievement of Arizona
Thomas Maynard, Greater Phoenix Economic Council
Adam Mims, Oak View Group
Thomas Myzia, Kitchell
William Nolde, DraftKings
Andrew Ostrander, Ostrander Real Estate Group
Jared Phelps, Alliance Bank of Arizona
Jennifer Rearich, Maricopa County Assessor’s Office
Debbie Smith, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Arizona
Kelly Tucker, Baker Bros. Flooring
Kaitlyn Wittig, Lauren’s Institute for Education
Marge Zylla, City of Tempe
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