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Our People

Our People

Meet our amazing team

The work of Anytown Leadership Program would not be possible without the support of our passionate and committed staff, board, alumni and volunteers.

Leadership

Our Executive Director

Heather Checky, Executive Director
Executive DirectorCamp Director

Heather Checky

She/Her

Heather has led Anytown since 2022, bringing more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit leadership, facilitation and diversity, equity and inclusion. She oversees Anytown’s strategy, programs and partnerships, and personally designs and leads workshops for high school students.

Meet Heather →
At camp

Volunteer Camp Directors

Our volunteer camp directors lead the camp experience, from staff training to programming, so every delegate has a safe, meaningful week.

Juan Hinojos, Camp Director
Camp Director

Juan Hinojos

He/Him/Él

Meet Juan →
Gary Griggs, Camp Director
Camp Director

Gary Griggs

He/Him

Meet Gary →
Brielle Giesemann, Camp Director
Camp Director

Brielle Giesemann

She/Her

Meet Brielle →
Governance

Board of Directors

Our volunteer board guides Anytown’s direction and helps make our programs possible for young people across Arizona.

Amanda Senter, Board Member
Board Member

Amanda Senter

She/Her

Meet Amanda →
Amber Checky, Board Member
Board Member

Amber Checky

She/Her

Meet Amber →
Dr. Emerald Huggins, Board Member
Board Member

Dr. Emerald Huggins

He/She/They

Meet Emerald →
Jasmine Snipes, Board Member
Board Member

Jasmine Snipes

They/Them

Meet Jasmine →
Nadia Fontes, Board Member
Board Member

Nadia Fontes

She/Her/Ella

Meet Nadia →
Stephanie Morales, Board Member
Board Member

Stephanie Morales

She/Her

Meet Stephanie →
Gary Griggs, Board Member
Board Member

Gary Griggs

He/Him

Meet Gary →
Join our board

Help lead Anytown into its next chapter

We’re accepting applications for our volunteer Board of Directors. If you believe in young people and want to help build more inclusive communities across Arizona, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Shape Anytown’s strategy and growth
  • Support fundraising and community partnerships
  • Champion our mission across Arizona
Learn About the Board Apply to Join the Board Ask a Question Questions? Email heather@anytownleadershipcamp.org
With gratitude

It takes a whole community

Our Anytown community also recognizes and thanks the many people who may not be listed here, including:

Volunteer camp staffCommittee membersAnytown Youth CouncilCamp promoters & championsFundraisers & friendraisersInternsParents & guardians

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