Keeping Calm With such a full schedule, does Tetreault have a secret for packing so much into a day? The short answer is no, except maybe the thrill of crossing tasks off her to-do list and the belief that it will make a difference. But even the most driven individuals aren’t immune to stress. “I don’t sleep very well,” she said. “I wake up at, like, two in the morning every night.” To quiet the internal chatter, Tetreault leans on a variety of strategies, from reading to running to meditating. “Not all of that works, but I’ll keep trying,” she said, adding, “I need to find something that calms my mind.” Tetreault prepares to go on air to discuss Waste Not, an Arizona nonprofit dedicated to building sustainable food systems. The “Tetreault Tornado” takes a break. Connor, Maddie, Jenny and Colin enjoy vacation adventures. 38 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE

Family First, Always Tetreault takes a team approach to life. She met her husband, Colin, at ASU, when she was serving as executive director of the Alumni Association and he was working at the ASU Foundation. Now the senior manager for Ernst & Young’s climate change and sustainability services division, Colin exudes exuberant energy. Before they had kids, the couple competed in triathlons, which inspired their wedding vows. “We wanted to tackle life as a team where you support each other, hold each other up and push each other,” Tetreault said. “You want each other to be better, stronger, and you want to do things together so that you both are happy and thrive.” The Tetreault Tornado Teamwork extends to the kids, who have their own busy schedules of school, swimming, book club and Scouts. “We like the kids to be involved in organizations that have a service element, so it has just become part of normal life,” Tetreault said. “Then they see Colin and me doing things in the community, and they come along.” Dubbed “The Tetreault Tornado,” the family moves as a unit, volunteering and exploring the world together. This coordination extends to decision-making, where family votes are required for new commitments. “If I want to be on a certain board, it has to be presented at a family meeting, and then the family ultimately votes yes or no,” Tetreault said. “Because by saying yes to something in the community, we’re taking time away from the family.” Guarding Time Here’s a secret: Tetreault isn’t naturally extroverted. While her community and professional work are fulfilling, she cherishes quiet moments at home with a book (she reads more than 100 a year). Accordingly, the family maintains a solid routine to balance their time in and out of the house. “We really try to protect our time,” she said. Fridays are reserved for pizza, movies and family time, while Saturdays get them outside for sports and community commitments. A recent Sunday saw them splitting up for dates with the kids — ice cream for Jenny and Maddie, and a derby car race for Colin and Connor. “We have to force ourselves to get out of the house a little bit,” Tetreault said, admitting, “I am probably more introverted than I pretend to be.” Call 9-1-FUN The family also loves to play. Outings often involve their pet project: the Fanbulance. It’s a decommissioned ambulance they’ve converted into a community resource vehicle — equal parts tailgating hub, ASU spirit spreader and neighborhood gathering spot. The Fanbulance is so beloved that it has its own Instagram page. Over the years, people have donated everything from solar panels and lights to the custom ASU wrap that adorns it. The Fanbulance is parked in front of their house, and people leave gifts like talismans. Knitted hats, a helmet, 1970s Coke glasses, T-shirts and an ASU beer stein have all been left at its doors. Dedicated Sun Devils, the Tetreaults roll out the Fanbulance to share their school spirit. “We just went to our first hockey game,” Tetreault said. “We’re trying to show the kids that it’s about more than football. We want them to see all of the men’s and women’s sports.”