Board of Directors

Officers 2026

Chairperson
Vic Noble, President
The Wizzard Group
P.O. Box 74485
Phoenix, AZ 85087
Committee:  Programs
Reading, Literacy & Life Skills
September 2017 – September 2026
Vice Chairperson
Danielle Picerne Spahle BA, MA
Nonprofit Management Professional
Scottsdale Artist School Board
Freelance Photographer
Committee: Volunteers Recruitment
Canine Placement Programs
May 2022 – October 2026
Secretary
Claudia Teetsel
Health Policy and Administration
Life Coach for Type I Diabetes
Paradise Valley, AZ
Committee:  Programs – Type I Diabetes
October 2018 – October 2026
Treasurer
Jared Young, CPA, CGFM
Heinfeld Meech
1365 North Scottsdale Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Audit Manager
Committee: Finance, Audit
March 2021 – December 2027

Executive Staff

Elaine L. Starks
Executive Director
Member at Large
Jeanne Pollack
JP2 Solution
Executive Vice President
Senior Technology Advisor
November 2020 – November 2026

Members 2026

Brian R. Martinitz, PE, PMP, CSCP
Retired Intel Executive (2026)
Process Improvement Manager
Encore Fellow 2016-2017
593 W. Angel Drive
Chandler, AZ 85248
Committee:  Strategic Planning, Programs
September 2018 – September 2026
Julie Mayer, DVM, CVA, CVS, CCRP
Veterinarian (Owner)
Integrative Veterinarian PLLC
Suite 600
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Committee: Canine Health
Finance
September 2018 – September 2026
Marsha Horshok
Marketing and Public Relations
Retired
Cave Creek, AZ
Committee: Reading
November 2020 – November 2026
CJ Boston
Retired Human Resources
Executive (2018)
Arizona Public Service, Intel
Paradise Valley, AZ
Committee: Professional Development
Human Resources
October 2019 – October 2026

Jessica Kubicki
Marketing Director
Westgate Entertainment District
Vestar + YAM Properties
Committee: Development and Marketing
October 2020 – October 2026

Nicole Garcia
Branch Manager III
National Bank of Arizona
Gainey Ranch
7375 E. Doubletree Ranch Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85285
November 2023 – November 2028

Board of Directors Application