our mission
helping families, changing lives
OUR WORK
OUR BOARD
OUR STAFF
OUR FINANCIALS
OUR CULTURE
OUR INTERNSHIPS
compassionately meeting every community need
people helped by housing and shelter services
people helped by health and wellness
people helped by domestic violence services
people helped by family support services
people helped by financial empowerment
children helped through foster care services
people helped through education services
changing lives in our local community
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.
These challenges are often unexpected, and can be devastating. 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.
a new leaf board
| CHAIR: William Scott Retired, Honeywell |
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| VICE CHAIR: Tyler M. Abrahams Attorney, Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson |
SECRETARY: Rebecca Lindgren Vice President of Marketing, Helios Education Foundation |
TREASURER: Carolyn Iacobelli Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers |
| FORMER CHAIR: Deborah Smith President, Broadcast Rentals |
Frank Bennett Owner, Bennett Property Management |
Anne Bennett-Perez President, Bennett Property Management |
| David Dunlevy Sr. Vice President, FineMark National Bank & Trust |
Dale Easter Business Consultant |
Peter Eberle SVP Commercial Banker, AZ Bank & Trust |
| Renee Higgs Regional Marketing Officer, VP of Marketing, Heartland Financial |
Mike Hutchinson Executive Vice President, East Valley Partnership |
Kara Johnson Director of Business Development, Corporate Interior Systems |
| Levi Leyba Author and Community Advocate |
Betty S. Lynch Community Advocate |
Eric Matthias AVP of Middle Marketing, Nationwide |
| Philip McLaughlin Director, APS |
Christopher Miner Senior Vice President, Mobile Mini |
Guy Miotke CEO, Fat Lip Marketing |
| Martha Picciao Founder and CEO, WhizKidz |
Deborah Rever Director of Global Business Service, EMD Electronics |
Clark Richter Attorney, Udall Shumway P.L.C. |
| Marvin Robinson Vice President of Commercial Banking, Johnson Financial Group |
Todd Skinner CPA, Skinner & Company L.L.C. |
Sharon Stinard Retired, CAAFA |
| Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo Director of Public Outreach, Maricopa Community College |
Diane Warner Vice President, Business Relationship Manager, Midfirst Bank |
David Woolstrum Retired, UPS |
| Christina Worden Political Involvement Committee Administrator, Salt River Project |
a new leaf foundation
| FOUNDATION CHAIR: Barbara Bennett Community Advocate |
VICE CHAIR: Mark Schnepf Owner, Schnepf Farms |
TREASURER/SECRETARY: Craig Kuhse Community Advocate |
| LEAF BOARD CHAIR: William Scott Retired, Honeywell |
Debra Duvall Retired, Arizona School Administrators |
Francesca Godi Attorney, The Godi Group |
| Carolyn Iacobelli Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers |
Janis Merrill Community Advocate |
Lindsay Schube Attorney, Gammage & Burnham P.L.C. |
mesaCAN tripartite
| CHAIR: Amy Trethaway Community Advocate |
SECRETARY/TREASURER: Sherrie Echarte Credentialing Specialist, Cenpatico |
Maria Dawes Community Advocate |
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Mike Hutchinson East Valley Partnership |
Bryan Raines Retired, City of Mesa |
Brad Roerig Helicopter Technician, Air Methods Corp |
| Shawnta Shane Community Advocate |
Eron Schoolcraft Victim Services Specialist, Mesa Police Department |
Kevin Thompson Mesa City Council Member |
senior leadership
Michael Hughes
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Hughes serves as the Chief Executive Officer of A New Leaf. In his role as CEO, he is responsible to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization and to work with a diverse team to give direction and leadership to further the agency’s vision and mission. He has welcomed the growth and expansion of A New Leaf into a $40 million agency annually, critical to the social services capacity of the Valley. He holds an M.S. degree in Education from Nova University and a B.A. degree in Education from Arizona State University.
Joe Dulin, CFRE
Chief Philanthropy Officer
As lead strategist for A New Leaf’s philanthropy, Joe leads a dynamic team of development professionals in creating and guiding the implementation of a multi-year plan for increasing voluntary revenue to support the mission of the organization. Joe brings more than 30 years of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit management to A New Leaf. He is a graduate of Indiana University and a long time member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Kathy Di Nolfi
Chief Program Officer
Kathy Di Nolfi has many years of experience working in the roles of community advocate, staff leader, board member, and volunteer. She has worked for A New Leaf for more than 20 years. She received her B.S. degree in Social Relations from the University of California, Riverside. Since then, she has worked in the areas surrounding domestic violence and homelessness prevention and community action with roles of direct service and administration.
Catherine Dyciewski
Chief Administrative Officer
Catherine Dyciewski has more than 30 years of professional experience in finance and management. She leads the finance department at A New Leaf with responsibility over all fiscal matters, including accounting, budgeting, internal controls and financial policies. Prior to serving at A New Leaf, Catherine served as Chief Financial Officer for United Way of Greater Mercer County in New Jersey. She is a graduate of Rutgers University. She serves on the Finance Committee for Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus-Pine Council and Chairs a CFO networking group.
Connie Orr
Chief Operations Officer
Connie Orr has 20 years experience in the administrative leadership of several for-profit and nonprofit agencies. She has been with A New Leaf for almost 20 years. In her current role as Chief Operations Officer, she oversees the operations of the organization, including facilities, information technology, quality controls, and accreditation. She is certified by the Arizona State University Lodestar Center for Nonprofit Management and attended Arizona State University.
financial figures
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