Early Hustle, Lifelong Impact Growing up in Vancouver, Washington, hard work and public service were a way of life for Tetreault. Her father was a police officer and her mother was a teacher, so she saw firsthand the impact of dedication to others. “We talked about public service and really being embedded in the community,” Tetreault said. “Whenever they were doing stuff at school, we were there.” That is, when she wasn’t traveling to competitions with the National Cheerleading Association or working otherwise. Starting at an early age, Tetreault held a variety of jobs, including deckhand on a salmon boat, cleaning houses, running pony rides at the county fair, and slinging pizzas at a local parlor. “I had the weirdest jobs,” she said with a laugh. Finding Her Spark Tetreault carried her energy and drive to Arizona State University in 1996, when she became a freshman political science major. She didn’t know anyone at the school, so she threw herself into campus life. Over the next four years, Tetreault served as student body president, was a member of the cheerleading team, did a stint as Sparky, acted as a Devil’s Advocate, and led her sorority as Panhellenic President. “It was, for me, a way to make friends,” she said. “The more things you involve yourself with, the more of a community you can create. It makes life really fun.” Legal Career and Giving Back After earning her undergraduate degree, Tetreault’s ambition took her to Syracuse University College of Law. Again, she was inspired by her upbringing. “When I was young, we grew up around the table talking about my dad’s cases and the criminal justice system. Our community was small, so it was important to me knowing that he was there trying to make us safe,” she said. After graduating, Tetreault returned to Arizona in 2003 and embarked on a diverse legal career, spanning litigation, education, healthcare, the food industry and now clean energy manufacturing and wind energy. While she finds it all fascinating, Tetreault admits it alone hasn’t provided true satisfaction. “I enjoy being a lawyer, but sitting and reviewing contracts and even doing litigation doesn’t provide true fulfillment,” Tetreault said. “So this idea of going and serving and helping people has been a driver.” That commitment shines through in her nonprofit work. As a board member for organizations like Teach for America, the Girl Scouts– Arizona Cactus-Pine Council, Ballet Arizona, the YMCA, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona, The Nature Conservancy and the Phoenix Library Foundation, Tetreault has spearheaded campaigns to raise funds and awareness for causes close to her heart. ! Tetreault ( left ) enjoyed rooting on fellow Sun Devil, Pat Tillman ( center ) during college. Tetreault supports many organizations, including March of Dimes and Teach for America. 36 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE 36 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE

A Commitment to Mighty Change One association she’s particularly proud of is her ongoing and deepening involvement with Valley of the Sun United Way. She began as a young professional volunteer group leader and went on to lead campaigns, serve on distribution panels, co-chair the steering committee and serve as board chair. Today, she co-leads the organization’s endowment campaign. “I think this is my seventh year on the board,” she said, recounting milestones from chairing luncheons and navigating a leadership transition to serving during the COVID pandemic. “It’s been incredible to serve the community, help others and build a strong support network along the way. The United Way has provided an amazing way to do that.” In addition to her local work, VSUW nominated Tetreault for the Women United Global Leadership Council, a group of experts from around the world that represents Women United and helps identify strategic priorities. She has served on the WUGLC for seven years, including two years as co-chair, and will lead the organization as chair from 2025 to 2027. “I do need to clear up my plate a little to get ready for that,” she said. ( Above ) Tetreault with VSUW president & CEO Carla Vargas Jasa and Angela F. Williams, president & CEO of United Way Worldwide. FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 37 FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE | 37