Honorees

Michelle Crow serves as Southern Arizona Director of Children’s Action Alliance, where her primary role is in building coalitions to

Dana Walton was born and raised in Casper, WY.  A product of Wyoming public schools, she recognized early on the

Maritza Miranda Saenz is the proud daughter of farmworkers who knew the importance of education as a strong foundation. Both

Connie DeLarge was born in Nashville, Tennessee, attended Tennessee State University and in 1978 moved to Los Angeles, California. Connie

Dr. Janie Hydrick grew up and attended public elementary and high schools in Arizona. She holds multiple degrees, including a

Susan Bickel has been a co-chair of the Pima County Democratic PC Development Committee for the past 3 years. She

Cara Coleman has supported progressive campaigns in Arizona since her early teenage years when she first developed a desire to

Donna Gratehouse is a ten-year Navy veteran, worked for high-tech in the East Valley, then in financial planning and now currently

Barbara Tellman is known far and wide as one of the best volunteers the Pima County Democrats have ever known.

Laura Dent is a two-time graduate of the University of Arizona; she holds a B.A. in Political Science, with minors

All of her professional life, Heather Alberts has been devoted to helping women develop their leadership, educational and political capabilities. Heather received her undergraduate degree

Lisa Fernandez is a fifth generation Arizonan, born and raised in Yuma with nearly ten years of experience in fundraising,

Felecia Rotellini grew up in the small town of Sheridan, Wyoming. A first generation college graduate, Felecia graduated with honors

Joseline Mata is a freshman at the University of Arizona studying political science and public administration. She began working in

Emily Verdugo is the recently elected chair of the Arizona Hispanic Caucus and Vice-Chairwoman of the Arizona Democratic Party.  A

Shasta has been with the Pima County Democratic Party (PCDP) for over 4 years. From her years as successful Finance Director

Janet served as YWCA Tucson’s Executive Director for over​ twenty-five years advocating for women and girls.  She created a nationally

Ellen Malcolm founded EMILY’s List in 1985 to help level the political playing field for women interested in running for

Laura Hogan is one of the rare creatures who is a second generation native of Arizona. Laura had the privilege

Mary Rose Wilcox is a name well-known across Maricopa County. Born in Superior, deep in the mining country of Arizona

Campaign Manager Kirkpatrick for Arizona Nettie Silleck is the Campaign Manager for Congresswoman Ann Kirkpatrick’s 2014 re-election campaign. Nettie got

Patricia Wiedhopf is known and loved by many. As the talented aide to City Councilwoman Janet Marcus, as the mother

Sonia Economou is a University of Arizona administrator who is involved with the Project Management Section of the Financial Services

Carolyn Warner is an incredible presence in the community of Democrats in Arizona. Born in Oklahoma to a political family,