about a new leaf
creating impact in your local community
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A New Leaf is dedicated to solving the most pressing challenges facing our community. From homelessness, to domestic violence, to poverty and more, we believe in giving people the resources they need to help themselves. See more about how we serve your community below:
life-changing services to address urgent community needs
Since 1971, A New Leaf has provided assistance to those most in need in our community, helping families, children, and adults overcome the challenges they face.
Communities are made stronger when families are safe, have a secure home, are able to provide for themselves and their children, and are ultimately given a chance to make a brighter future for themselves.
By offering these compassionate services, we help households move from crisis to stability, making our community a better place to live.
18,825 lives were changed in 2025!
people recovered from homelessness
people escaped domestic violence and abuse
people improved their finances
families received support services
changing lives in our local community
A New Leaf is dedicated to helping families, children, and adults in our community facing challenges of all kinds.
Whether it be the loss of a job, a medical crisis, domestic violence, homelessness, or another heartbreaking crisis, A New Leaf is here to help households recover and thrive.
With a rich ecosystem of services, A New Leaf provides a comprehensive foundation for families and individuals who fall on hard times or are looking to get ahead.
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CHAIR: Peter Eberle |
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VICE CHAIR: Kara J. McNamara |
SECRETARY: Lisa Capriotti |
TREASURER: Jack Biggs |
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FORMER CHAIR: Tyler M. Abrahams |
Maribeth All
Marketing Consultant, Self Employed
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Alan Althouse
Retired CEO, TruWest Credit Union
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| Frank Bennett Retired – Bennett Property Management |
Anne Bennett-Perez Retired – Bennett Property Management |
Patrick Cardon
Manager, The Cardon Group
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Josh Davis
Partner, Baseline Partners
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David Dunlevy Sr. Vice President – FineMark National Bank & Trust |
John Giles
Former Mesa Mayor
Lawyer, Udall Shumway
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| Malcolm Green Director of the Maricopa Arizona Experiment Station – University of Arizona |
John Hernandez
VP Site Services, APS
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Elizabeth Anne Hill Campaign Marketing – Adobe, Inc. |
| Mike Hutchinson Executive Vice President – East Valley Partnership |
Carolyn Iacobelli Partner – PricewaterhouseCoopers |
Betty S. Lynch Community Advocate |
| Eric Matthias AVP of Middle Market National Underwriting – Nationwide |
Brian Miller
Retired, PetSmart
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Kim Butler Perry Associate VP Strategic Partnerships – A.T. Still University |
| Clark Richter Attorney – Allen Carpenter PLC |
Bill Scott Retired – Honeywell |
Kiley Scott
Brokerage Specialist, Cushman & Wakefield
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| Sharon Stinard Retired – CAAFA |
Chris Trendler Partner – Pendra Group |
Kimberly Vinson
Director of HR Operations, Valleywise Health
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Ryan Weissmueller CEO, Fintrepid Solutions |
Christina Worden Political Involvement Committee Administrator – Salt River Project |
David Woolstrum Retired – UPS |
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| CHAIR: Mark Schnepf Owner, Schnepf Farms |
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| LEAF BOARD CHAIR: Tyler Abrahams Attorney – Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson, P.C. |
VICE CHAIR Debra Duvall Retired, Arizona School Administrators |
TREASURER/SECRETARY: Craig Kuhse Community Advocate |
| Carolyn Iacobelli Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers |
Lindsay Schube Attorney, Gammage & Burnham P.L.C. |
Francesca Godi Attorney, The Godi Group |
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| CHAIR: Mike Hutchinson Executive Vice President, East Valley Partnership |
SECRETARY/TREASURER: Maria Dawes |
Denise Carter Community Advocate |
| Lorin Drexler Community Advocate |
Marcie Hutchinson Board Member, Mesa Public Schools |
Michelle Kari Program Director, Compudopt |
| Monica Margaillan Early College Programs Manager, Mesa Community College |
Brad Roerig Helicopter Technician, Air Methods Corp |
Julie Spilsbury Prior Council Member, City of Mesa |
leadership staff
Michael Hughes
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Hughes leads strategic direction and organizational growth to advance A New Leaf’s mission across the Valley; he holds an M.S. in Education from Nova University and a B.A. from Arizona State University.
Nicole Salter, LCSW, CPHQ
Chief Compliance Officer
Nicole Salter brings over 20 years of experience in Arizona community healthcare, leading efforts to expand access and reduce stigma for underserved populations; she holds an MSW from the University of Oklahoma.
Dawn Noonan
Chief Operating Officer
Dawn Noonan joined A New Leaf in 2017 and brings over 25 years of leadership experience in business operations and human resources, driving organizational growth and empowering teams to lead meaningful change.
Laura Bode, CFRE
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Laura Bode, CFRE, leads fundraising and philanthropic strategy at A New Leaf, leveraging experience in donor relations and partnerships to advance its mission; she holds a Bachelor’s in Social Work from ASU.
Kathy Di Nolfi
Chief Program Officer
Kathy Di Nolfi brings 20 years of experience at A New Leaf and a career in community advocacy and leadership, focusing on domestic violence and homelessness ; she holds a B.S. in Social Relations from the University of California, Riverside.
Cassandra Irby
Chief Financial Officer
Cassandra Irby leads financial strategy and operations at A New Leaf, guiding budgeting, reporting, and long-term sustainability efforts with over 20 years of experience across nonprofit and private sectors.
financial figures
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If you need help or have questions about financials, please contact A New Leaf by email at info@turnanewleaf.org.
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