Special Edition -- Elections (Members ONLY)
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AAUW Tucson Electing New Officers!

Your AAUW Tucson board and nominating committee are proud to present you with a slate of officers for the positions of President, Vice President of Programs, and Treasurer. Each will serve a two-year term from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023. 
 
These are important positions in our organization and we are pleased to have three candidates whom we believe are well qualified, passionate about our mission, and dedicated to serving/growing the membership. 
 
Personally, I believe that each has unique talents and, that collectively, they are like a pride of lionesses -- fierce and ready to fight for the equity we all care about.

We will vote at the beginning of the APRIL Zoom meeting. There will be a chance to offer alternate candidates at that time. Be sure to watch for the April program announcement and join us then.

Sincerely, Linda Alepin
President, AAUW Tucson
Diana Charbonneau
for President

Diana Charbonneau is a leader who excels in relationship building, planning, and teamwork. She is a local Tucsonan who was educated at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She has worked in the HR, manufacturing, financial and non-profit fields in diverse positions. She has extensive volunteer experience in D.C. that translated to our local community being involved with over 20 non-profit organizations. She currently is the Development Coordinator at IMPACT of Southern Arizona and organizes ‘Women of IMPACT’.  

Among her accomplishments are –

The Arizona Daily Star 40 Under 40 award 

Being Communications Chair of the Emerging Leaders Council of the Tucson Metro Chamber of Commerce

A Women of Influence award in the
Community Service Champion Category

Diana believes in encouraging community members to participate in events and have their voices heard.

You can read a full resume HERE.
Mary Elizabeth Venezia
for Vice President, Programs

Mary is a higher education professional and first-generation college student passionate about access to quality, affordable, post-secondary education. She was educated at Northern Arizona University for her undergraduate and at the University of Arizona for her master's.

She has worked at her alma mater for more than a decade. She has been steadily promoted and now serves as Chief of Staff for Enrollment Management.  
Jane Russ
for Treasurer

Jane is a business leader and Federal Government professional who has worked promoting women throughout her career. From mentoring to Lean-In programs, Jane continues to bring her ideas and creativity to our branch. Joining AAUW in 2013, Jane has been our interim Treasurer since January 2020. Before moving to the Tucson area, she was involved with AAUW both at the local and the state levels in Michigan.
 
Jane was educated at Rider University, La Salle University, and Northcentral University where she received a Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) in Organizational Leadership. She has taught at the university level as well as serving in many positions in the automotive and financial industries and government.
 
Her awards/accomplishments include --
 
Awarded Q4 2020 DCMA Western Region Employee of the Quarter for exemplary contributions to the agency

DoD Level I Contracting Certification

AAUW Tucson Branch Woman of Distinction Award 2019-2020
 
Jane believes in promoting community involvement and being a life-long learner.

You can read a full resume HERE.
Mary Elizabeth Venezia (Cont'd)

She currently serves on the boards of the Western Regional Council (The College Board), the Emerging Leaders Council (Tucson Chamber of Commerce), and the House Corporation Board (Gamma Phi Beta, Alpha Epsilon Chapter).

Her awards/accomplishments include

The Arizona Daily Star 40 under 40 award

An Emerging Leader Award from the Arizona Women in Higher Education

Award for Staff Excellence by the University of Arizona

Mary believes in making impossible things happen. 

You can read a full resume HERE.
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