{"id":2524,"date":"2022-02-07T14:10:44","date_gmt":"2022-02-07T21:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mesaforall.org\/?p=2524"},"modified":"2022-02-07T14:56:13","modified_gmt":"2022-02-07T21:56:13","slug":"an-exciting-beginning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mesaforall.org\/?p=2524","title":{"rendered":"An Exciting Beginning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"has-background-dim-10 wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" data-attachment-id=\"2449\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mesaforall.org\/?attachment_id=2449\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?fit=4032%2C3024&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"4032,3024\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"pic 1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-2449\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?resize=4032%2C3024&#038;ssl=1\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?w=4032&amp;ssl=1 4032w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?resize=1536%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?resize=2048%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 2048w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?resize=200%2C150&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?resize=600%2C450&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/pic-1.jpg?w=3000&amp;ssl=1 3000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are pleased to share S.T.E.P. (Student Tourism Exploration Program) officially launched on January 14th with Dobson High School.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mesa Mayor John Giles kicked off the day with his inspiring words, followed by industry leaders: Visit Mesa President and CEO, Marc Garcia,&nbsp;Managing Director of Ensemble Investments, Randy McGrane, and Visit Mesa Director of Sports Sales, Lance Fite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, SueAnn Brown, the owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/itsallaboutetiquette.com\/sueann-brown#:~:text=SueAnn%20Brown%20is%20the%20founder,in%20etiquette%20training%20services%20nationally.&amp;text=SueAnn%20started%20out%20at%20an,and%20their%20many%20social%20events.\">It&#8217;s All About Etiquette<\/a>, hosted an interactive session with the students. Topics included confident introductions, professional work attire, and dining etiquette.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In February, the students will assume the role of &#8220;meeting planner&#8221; for the day as they visit several Mesa hotels. The goal is for students to understand the planning process, the responsibilities of a meeting planner and sales manager, and the economic impact of group travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"S.T.E.P. Kick-off Event\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fMS2B2I73bw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div> <\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-blockquote uagb-blockquote__outer-wrap uagb-block-440573c4\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__wrap uagb-blockquote__skin-border uagb-blockquote__with-tweet uagb-blockquote__tweet-style-classic uagb-blockquote__tweet-icon_text uagb-blockquote__stack-img-none\"><blockquote class=\"uagb-blockquote\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__content\">&#8220;On Sunday I went to dinner with my friends, and I taught them the continental way of holding their silverware. None of them knew the proper way to hold their utensils, and I tried my best to eat with etiquette.&#8221;<\/div><footer><div class=\"uagb-blockquote__author-wrap uagb-blockquote__author-at-left\"><cite class=\"uagb-blockquote__author\">Madeline<\/cite><\/div><a href=\"\/\" class=\"uagb-blockquote__tweet-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M459.37 151.716c.325 4.548.325 9.097.325 13.645 0 138.72-105.583 298.558-298.558 298.558-59.452 0-114.68-17.219-161.137-47.106 8.447.974 16.568 1.299 25.34 1.299 49.055 0 94.213-16.568 130.274-44.832-46.132-.975-84.792-31.188-98.112-72.772 6.498.974 12.995 1.624 19.818 1.624 9.421 0 18.843-1.3 27.614-3.573-48.081-9.747-84.143-51.98-84.143-102.985v-1.299c13.969 7.797 30.214 12.67 47.431 13.319-28.264-18.843-46.781-51.005-46.781-87.391 0-19.492 5.197-37.36 14.294-52.954 51.655 63.675 129.3 105.258 216.365 109.807-1.624-7.797-2.599-15.918-2.599-24.04 0-57.828 46.782-104.934 104.934-104.934 30.213 0 57.502 12.67 76.67 33.137 23.715-4.548 46.456-13.32 66.599-25.34-7.798 24.366-24.366 44.833-46.132 57.827 21.117-2.273 41.584-8.122 60.426-16.243-14.292 20.791-32.161 39.308-52.628 54.253z\"><\/path><\/svg><span class=\"uagb-blockquote__tweet-label\">Tweet<\/span><\/a><\/footer><\/div><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-e13a2a00\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Election of New Leadership<\/h2><div class=\"uagb-separator-wrap\"><div class=\"uagb-separator\"><\/div><\/div><p class=\"uagb-desc-text\">On January 18th, the Board unanimously elected new leaders to oversee the foundation. Please join us in welcoming Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo, Ron Williams, and Alison Brooks to their new roles.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-10 alignundefined uagb-block-07caca45\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-b648bb44\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2544\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mesaforall.org\/?attachment_id=2544\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deanna-edited.jpg?fit=353%2C354&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"353,354\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Deanna\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deanna-edited.jpg?fit=353%2C354&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deanna-edited.jpg?w=200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2544\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deanna-edited.jpg?w=353&amp;ssl=1 353w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deanna-edited.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deanna-edited.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deanna-edited.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Deanna-edited.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><figcaption>Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo President<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-d1efafad\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Deanna Villanueva-Saucedo is the Director of Community Engagement for Maricopa Community Colleges, working to enhance the profile and visibility of the colleges throughout Maricopa County<br><br>Deanna is a native of Mesa, Arizona and graduated with BA in Psychology and a Masters in Public Administration from Arizona State University. Prior to working with Maricopa Community Colleges, Deanna worked for nearly a decade on community and Latino outreach for both Mesa Community College and Mesa Public Schools..<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-10 alignundefined uagb-block-b587f2c8\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-2ee98453\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2543\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mesaforall.org\/?attachment_id=2543\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ron-edited.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,300\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Ron\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ron-edited.jpg?fit=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ron-edited.jpg?w=200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2543\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ron-edited.jpg?w=300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ron-edited.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ron-edited.jpg?resize=200%2C200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Ron-edited.jpg?resize=100%2C100&amp;ssl=1 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption>Ron Williams<br>Vice President<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-14038332\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Ron Williams, a U.S. Air Force, Highly-Decorated, Desert Storm-Era Veteran, is a Humanitarian, Community Servant, Business Owner &amp; Restaurateur. After serving (6) years as the President\/CEO of the Arizona Chapter of the National Minority Supplier Development Council, in June 2010, Ron became the Owner of Contacts to Contracts, LLC (a \u201cverified\u201d Serviced Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). In December 2010, he became Equity Managing Partner\/Owner of Performance Management Consulting Services, LLC (Owner\/Operator of The Refuge Coffee, Food &amp; Wine Restaurant) at Phoenix Sky Harbor Int\u2019l Airport, Terminal 4). He\u2019s an \u201cExecutive on Board\u201d with the Non-Profit \u201cStreets of Joy\u201d. As Owner of Board Training, LLC, he also provides <em>confidential <\/em>Board Governance Training for Key Community Non-Profits. <em>Ron excels in<\/em>: Marketing, Strategic Partnering, Branding, Equity\/Diversity Training, Business Development &amp; Certification, and has an immense background in Human Relations &amp; Social Justice. He effectively ran (3) Statewide Business Development Agencies in Arizona and possesses over (35+) years of military\/private sector business experience, assisting firms in winning $100+ Billion Dollars in contracts.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-10 alignundefined uagb-block-e5598934\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-f80e7af0\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1960\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mesaforall.org\/?attachment_id=1960\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alison-edited.jpg?fit=151%2C151&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"151,151\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"alison\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alison-edited.jpg?fit=151%2C151&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/alison-edited.jpg?resize=209%2C209&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1960\" width=\"209\" height=\"209\"\/><figcaption>Alison Brooks<br>Executive Director<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-1ae92473\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Alison Brooks is the Director of Destination Experience and Advocacy for Visit Mesa.&nbsp; Her priority is advancing Visit Mesa\u2019s position as a critical economic development agency for Mesa and the East Valley, with a strong focus on industry research and advocacy. In addition, Visit Mesa\u2019s commitment to accessibility and inclusion falls under Brooks, who spearheads these initiatives within the hospitality community. Brooks also oversees the partnership program and group services for Visit Mesa.<br><br>Brooks is a graduate of Arizona State University with a degree in Tourism. She has a dynamic tourism and hospitality background serving in marketing, sales, training, and account management roles for Two Roads Hospitality, Airbnb, &amp; Brinker International. She also owned and operated her own coffee shop. She lives in the Phoenix, Arizona area with her husband and two sons.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-section uagb-section__wrap uagb-section__background-color uagb-block-7efd0abc\"><div class=\"uagb-section__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-section__inner-wrap\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\" id=\"coming-this-april\">Coming this April<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-undefined uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign-undefined uagb-columns__gap-10 alignundefined uagb-block-70cec963\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-f0e7be5d\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2507\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/mesaforall.org\/?attachment_id=2507\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BEER-snip.png?fit=431%2C477&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"431,477\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"BEER snip\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BEER-snip.png?fit=431%2C477&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BEER-snip.png?resize=323%2C358&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2507\" width=\"323\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BEER-snip.png?w=431&amp;ssl=1 431w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/mesaforall.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/BEER-snip.png?resize=271%2C300&amp;ssl=1 271w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 323px) 100vw, 323px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-bd0cbca8\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-column__inner-wrap\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/12westbrewing.com\/mesa\/\">12 West Brewing<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/chupacabrataproom.com\/\">Chupacabra Tap Room<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitmesa.com\/\">Visit Mesa<\/a> have collaborated on a Double IPA beer to be released on Saturday, April 2nd. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Mesa Regional Foundation for Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion.<br><br>Details on where to purchase the beer and merchandise coming soon!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are pleased to share S.T.E.P. (Student Tourism Exploration Program) officially launched on January 14th with Dobson High School. Mesa Mayor John Giles kicked off the day with his inspiring words, followed by industry leaders: Visit Mesa President and CEO, Marc Garcia,&nbsp;Managing Director of Ensemble Investments, Randy McGrane, and Visit Mesa Director of Sports Sales, 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