Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Nina's path has been one of continuous learning and professional excellence. At the age of 18, she moved to San Diego to broaden her horizons and pursue higher education. In 1990, Nina moved back to the Valley, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, followed by a Master’s degree in Computer Information Systems. Showcasing her commitment to blending business acumen with technological expertise.Nina dedicated 18 years of her career to Honeywell, contributing significantly to the company's success and honing her skills in a dynamic environment. Currently, she brings her wealth of experience and innovative thinking to her role at American Family Insurance, where she continues to excel and make an impact.

Dr. Chante is a visionary EMDR therapist and cultivator of community, dedicated to healing and transformation. With a deep passion for helping BIPOC individuals navigate trauma, she blends creativity, culture, and connection to make healing accessible and empowering. Beyond the therapy office, she’s creating resources, planning events, and manifesting possibilities to inspire reflection and growth. Dr. Chante is on a mission to develop spaces where people feel seen, heard, and supported on their journeys. Dr. Chante wants everyone to have the opportunity to heal and live a life they love. CA-11292

A proud cycle breaker from the tough streets of West Phoenix, Angela Salazar overcame poverty and gang culture with resilience, mentorship, and community support from Chicanos Por La Causa and Phoenix Job Corps. As Trainee Government Association President, she led student-driven change. At the University of Phoenix, she rose from the file room to Corporate Trainer in just one year, designing streamlined training systems and coaching new hires into confident professionals.

Angela’s impact extends beyond corporate walls. She led La Fuerza (Hispanic ERG), served as Unified ERG Strategy Director, and held a board seat with ALPFA Phoenix as Community Affairs Director. A passionate advocate for DEI, professional empowerment, and racial justice, she bridges communities and inspires change. Angela is a relationship builder, mentor, and thought leader who empowers BIPOC professionals and creates pathways to success. Her mission is clear: lead with purpose, uplift others, and champion equity through action.

Katelyn Harris Lange is a dynamic, community-centered communications strategist and project manager experienced in talent acquisition and workforce development. As the In-Demand Career & Apprenticeship Strategist for Maricopa County, Katelyn expands community awareness of job seeker and employer services through ARIZONA@WORK Maricopa County.In the community, Katelyn serves on the board for Phoenix nonprofit Hope’s Crossing and was appointed to the Community, Mental Health, Wellness & Public Safety Taskforce for the City of Phoenix. She is a seven-year funder of the African-American Women’s Giving & Empowerment Circle (AAWGEC) and Co-founder of the Bet of Yourself Scholarship at Phoenix College.An advocate for a more bikeable and walkable Phoenix, Katelyn joined the Bike To Work Committee for the Urban Phoenix Project. She is a 2020 Flinn Brown Fellow and a former Vice President & Civic Engagement Chair for the Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals.Katelyn and her husband own a portfolio of short and long term rental properties and are currently renovating an old motel in historic Globe, Arizona.

Linda Ruvalcaba, LPC, is a Chicana therapist, consultant, and community builder dedicated to empowering the Latine mental health community. She is the founder of Empieza Aquí Counseling, where she provides culturally-affirming therapy focused on anxiety, grief, and existential themes, and Empieza Aquí Consulting, offering mentorship to therapists on private practice, working with Latine clients, and professional growth.In 2024, she launched Empezando Contigo: Association for Latine Therapists, a professional association fostering connection, collaboration, and cultural affirmation. Under her leadership, it has become a vital space for Latine mental health professionals to access resources, support, and advocacy.Through her work, social media presence (@therapy.girl), and dedication to community healing, Linda remains committed to creating spaces where growth and empowerment thrive.

Lindsay Love, LCSW is an independently licensed therapist, EMDR consultant, Brainspotting therapist, and board-approved clinical supervisor. She specializes in racialized trauma, eating disorders, and liberation-based healing, centering Black women in her work.A former school board member, Lindsay was the first Black woman elected to the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board and served as Black Alliance President with the Arizona School Board Association. She championed DEI, Social Emotional Learning, and LGBTQ-inclusive policies, facing racist attacks for her advocacy. She remains politically engaged, supporting local school board candidates and supporting indie reproductive health clinics.Lindsay is the co founder of Girlfriend Culture, a nonprofit curating rest and community for Black women. She also leads We Are Earthseed, a supervision program inspired by Octavia Butler’s Earthseed series, integrating adaptability and liberation in social work. Through TherapyLuv, PLLC, she provides EMDR consultation, training, and supervision for clinicians working with Black women and femmes.After a transformative sabbatical, Lindsay embraces rest and creativity as essential to healing. She continues to reimagine wellness, helping therapists and communities move beyond survival toward collective liberation.

Letticia “Tish” Brown-Gambino is a seasoned housing and homeless service professional. A passionate change agent with interests including professional learning and development, racial equity, program design, community outreach, and advocacy. Letticia comes to Arizona from Connecticut as an experienced licensed professional counselor and program officer with a long career in preventing and ending homelessness. She has over two decades of experience as a leader of housing and community services for national organizations such as the YMCA and Catholic Charities, developing and managing supportive housing, rapid re-housing, and shelter programs. Letticia has expertise in redefining program culture and reimagining the public presence of organizations. Letticia’s program operations background includes serving as a program development consultant for homeless service providers, supportive housing providers, Public Housing Authorities, the Corporation for Supportive Housing, and Certified Community Behavioral Health Centers funded by SAMHSA.

Letticia earned her bachelor’s degree from Colby-Sawyer College in New Hampshire and her master’s degree in counseling psychology at Southern Connecticut State University. Letticia is a National Certified Counselor and a Licensed Professional Counselor in Connecticut and Arizona.

Tish is a proud empty nester, the mother of a Black daughter and a Black son.

Victoria has more than 30 years HR and operations experience in Financial Services, and she has made an impact in her community through philanthropy, board service, social action, and volunteerism. She is a proud Gigi of two adorable grandchildren, mom to three amazing adults, and one fur baby. She loves outdoor activities, live music, language practice and travel, and the cultural arts.