Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
Alexandra Morrell	Sep 01, 2026	Hilltop Theater Update A fourth-generation Arizona native from the West Valley, Alexandra Morrell proudly serves as Theater Manager for the Agua Fria Union High School District. An alumna of Agua Fria High School, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Arizona State University and has been working with the district since 2023. She brings over a decade of experience in administrative operations, including HR, accounting, and finance, as well as a professional background as a licensed stockbroker. In her current role, she focuses on front-of-house operations, programming, and community engagement, while collaborating with professional artists and consultants to activate the theater as a creative and inclusive cultural space for students and the greater West Valley. https://hilltop.aguafria.org/about/hilltop-theatre
No Meeting Today in Observance of Labor Day	Sep 08, 2026
Mike Russell	Sep 15, 2026	Wildlife for Tomorrow Mr. Russell is Vice President of Wildlife For Tomorrow Foundation. Wildlife for Tomorrow is the official 501(c)3 organization for the Arizona Game and Fish Department.
To be announced	Sep 22, 2026	To be announced
Offsite Breakfast Meeting	Sep 29, 2026	Offsite Breakfast Meeting Location to be Determined
Breakfast Meeting - Location TBA	Sep 29, 2026
Lisa Hassenger	Oct 06, 2026	Acceptional Ministries
Matt Boyd	Oct 13, 2026	Parker Fasteners
Jen Pokorski	Oct 20, 2026	Maricopa County Manager Jen Pokorski has been part of the Maricopa County family since 2005 and was appointed County Manager in April 2023. As she said after her appointment, Jen believes "in the power of government to do good because I’ve seen firsthand the impact our services and programs have. I also believe government must be responsive and accountable to residents because I’ve worked directly with folks whose lives are impacted by our action or inaction. Those things will never be far from my mind as I work to carry out the Board’s vision for Maricopa County.” Prior to serving as County Manager, Jen served as one of three assistant county managers where she oversaw seven departments that have direct interaction with the public including Air Quality, Animal Care and Control, Environmental Services, Flood Control District, Planning and Development, Real Estate, and Transportation (MCDOT). Jen has also had leadership roles as director of Planning and Development and director of the Ombudsman’s Office. Prior to joining Maricopa County, Jen worked for several different government and non-profit organizations in Phoenix and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her focus throughout her career has been to work with staff to reduce unnecessary regulations, streamline the regulatory process and provide exceptional customer service.Jen has served on a variety of boards and committees and is currently an ex officio member of the Valley Partnership board and a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and a Master of Science in Urban and Environmental Planning from Arizona State University.
Joe Sweeney, District Governor	Nov 03, 2026	District Governor Visit