The Arizona Connection Volunteer work has given Tetreault a broad view of the state, whether from working with The Nature Conservancy, being a Big Brother/Big Sister, or learning about third-grade literacy rates with United Way. “I love Arizona so much,” she said. “I feel like every time we meet a new family, meet with a new organization, eat at a new restaurant or travel around Arizona to see how beautiful it is, it reminds us that this place deserves all of us to invest in it.” In Tetreault’s view, it’s a moral imperative. “I think it’s critical that for the community to thrive, we need volunteers and leaders to raise their hand. That can be in big or small ways, but I feel pretty strongly that we need more people,” she said. “Imagine the impact if everyone could donate even an hour of their time or $20 a year.” 50 Before 50 Tetreault has spent a fair bit of time thinking about leaving a legacy. “How much money can I raise to impact more lives? How many programs can I visit to raise visibility so more people will support them? How can I be kind to people along the way to 50 inspire them to do additional work in the community?” she asked. Feeling the urgency of time, she is compiling a “50 Before 50” list that reflects her adventurous spirit. It includes completing her sommelier license, running a marathon, riding in a hot air balloon, earning her black belt in Taekwondo and visiting 100 countries (she has clocked about 60 so far). “An impending sense that there’s not much time left is constantly on my mind,” she said. YOLO At the Frontdoors photo shoot near Tempe Town Lake, you could see the Tetreault Tornado in action as they rolled in with high spirits after a day of work and school. “We have a family philosophy that you only live once. So, as a result of YOLO, you gotta be kind to people. You have to live each day like it’s your last day,” Tetreault said. “I want the community to feel compelled the same way. Live your life, and hopefully do a little good along the way.” After the photo session wrapped, the family headed out for the night. The kids had been promised milkshakes, and they reveled in silly jokes and laughs. Later, Colin and Jenny would be heading to a Justin Timberlake concert (they’ve also seen Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo and Lizzo in the past year). “I just try to use my time well,” Tetreault said. Because, as the family motto goes, you only live once. As development chair and board member of the Phoenix Symphony, Tetreault helps sustain and grow the organization’s impact in the community. 40 | FRONTDOORS MAGAZINE

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