ORGANIZATIONS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE + American Nonprofit Academy + Junior League of Phoenix + Phoenix Police Reserve + Sandra Day O’Connor Institute for American Democracy + Trinity Episcopal Cathedral + Valley of the Sun YMCA + Valleywise Health Foundation + Wings of Flight Foundation 06 EDITOR’S NOTE A Wish Fulfilled 08 10 QUESTIONS Julia C. Patrick, CEO of the American Nonprofit Academy and founder of Frontdoors 11 CHEERS TO THE CHAIRS A preview of the Valley’s premier philanthropic events 14 CREATING CULTURE Very Peri 19 BOOKMARKED Liz Goldstein, Executive Vice President of the Junior League of Phoenix 21 A 2 ND ACT Parents’ Grief Turns into a Phoenix Treasure 27 KEY TO THE GOOD LIFE Time to Celebrate the Season of Love 33 STYLE UNLOCKED The Future of Sustainable Fashion 38 FROM THE ROAD On Point South of the Border 45 NONPROFIT PRO TIP Nate Lowrie TABLE OF CONTENTS { feb 2022, volume 16, issue 2 } 33 62
46 COVER STORY Arizona Woman of the Century 57 NEXT DOORS Printing With Purpose 62 OFFICE DOORS Scott Finical, Reserve Division Assistant Police Chief, City of Phoenix 67 CHARITY SPOTLIGHT Wings of Flight Foundation 72 KITCHEN DOORS Let’s Eat! 80 LAST LOOK Ray of Light 67 Kiss Me Kate Boutique is a specialty women’s store with many labels to dress & accessorize you for your events. Our many one-of-a-kind accessories made by Arizona artists are wonderful gifts and free wrapping is included. From casual, professional, cocktail, special events and travel, we have the perfect wardrobe and accessories for you. Also known as “The” Jacket Store, we invite you to visit Kiss Me Kate Boutique. “Simply the Best!” From our hearts to your’s, Happy Valentine’s from Kiss Me Kate Boutique! KISS ME KATE BOUTIQUE 5039 N. 44th Street, Phoenix, Arizona 602-840-6173 kissmekateaz.com Thank You! to the following community champions for serving on the 2022 Frontdoors Media Advisory Board: Latasha Causey Russ Dickey Rusty Foley Sue Glawe Sarah Krahenbuhl Larry Lytle Monique Porras Brad Vynalek Society of Chairs Advisors: Deborah Bateman Linda Herold