Dr. Chhaya is an original Jersey Girl...in the best way possible! She was raised in South Jersey and grew up in a family of academics, physicians and musicians. She attended the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ for Medical School and then completed her Internal Medicine Residency and Chief Residency at Robert Wood Johnson Medical Center. Dr. Chhaya is happily married to Dr. Sandeep Patel, who is also a salsa dancer and they have two beautiful children — Anaiya and Niyam. Dr. Chhaya is an attending in academic Rheumatology at Maricopa Integrated Health Systems, teaching residents and medical students about the amazing field she practices. She is treating patients and educating young doctors about the autoimmune diseases that can be so complex and often involve the most vital organs...and so often, the kidney. That is why she is here; to support this valuable organization that can provide her patients with the best care they so deserve. She is excited to wow you on the dance floor tonight! [ 6 ] Andrea’s company, Frontdoors Media, is dedicated to celebrating the people and groups who give generously and work to build the future of our community. Frontdoors content is delivered through several platforms, including Frontdoors Magazine, The Knock newsletter, daily posts at FrontdoorsMagazine.com and FrontdoorsTV with Carey Pena. Prior to the acquisition of Frontdoors, Andrea was the Principal of Event Planning for Evans Communications for 14 years. She is a proud Arizona State University alumni and a graduate of Valley Leadership Institute Class 24. She volunteers with a number of nonprofit organizations that help women, children and the arts in our community. Andrea is married to Tom Evans and mom to Thomas, Ellie and their rescue kitty, Sally. Andrea is dancing in honor of her Uncle Steve, a recipient of TWO kidney transplants. She’s thrilled that Uncle Steve, her Aunt Melanie and Cousin Cambrea - his second kidney donor - will be attending Dancing with the Stars Arizona to celebrate life! Thank you for joining #TeamAndrea for this incredibly important and personal cause! A n d r e a T y l e r E v a n s D r . S h e e ta l C h h a y a For the better part of a decade, chances are if you saw something cool on Arizona television, Ali Dugaw had something to do with it. The Emmy-award winning producer is a veteran of both PBS in Tucson and ABC15 Phoenix, today she is a segment producer for 3TV’s Good Morning Arizona. On any given day, she is showcasing the hottest events, championing local businesses and shining a light on Valley causes that matter. Now her focus is on telling people’s stories - including her own - through the lens of social media. She juggles a personal Instagram account ( @producerali ), a behind-the-scenes look at Good Morning Arizona ( @gmazproducer ) and a recently launched foodie account and blog dedicated to gluten-free finds called Gluten Free Travel Girl (www.glutenfreetravelgirl.com) ( @glutenfreetravelgirl ). She hopes to inspire and offer hope to others like herself, who end up with a diagnosis that forces them to be on a restricted diet. A l i D u g a w Zach was born and raised in Marion, Indiana, but has called Ahwatukee home since moving to Arizona in 1996. He has been an athlete most of his life, earning his degree in Exercise Science and playing collegiate-level football. Shortly after college, he pursued a career in the fire service and was hired with the Tempe Fire Medial and Rescue Department in 2013. Within the 5 short years of working as a professional firefighter, he became a Technical Rescue Technician, took his leadership/mentor role with our Cadet program, and continued his education by earning his patch as a Paramedic and serving the citizens of Temple, in any way he can. In April 2019, he and his fiancé, Charlea, will be expecting the newest member of their family, their first baby girl, Cooper Nicole Heasley. Z a c h H e a s l e y c e l e b r i t y s ta r d a n c e r s

[ 7 ] Originally from Jamaica, Racquel has been living in the U.S. since she was 12 years old. She grew up in South Florida and attended the University of Miami, earning both a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Master in Education. After meeting her soulmate, Jamir Miller, in 1994, she moved across the country to Arizona for love. Racquel married Jamir, and together they have three beautiful children. After moving to Arizona, Racquel decided to put her own career on hold to support her husband’s NFL career and raise her children. Racquel & Jamir are true believers in always giving back, so they started their own foundation, The Jamir Miller Foundation, where she served as the President, and helped raise funds to support women and children at risk. She currently serves her community as a real estate advisor at Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty. Over the years, Racquel chaired and supported many fundraising events, and continues to stay involved in our community, through the NFL Alumni Chapter and Off The Field, the NFL wives organization, and volunteers at her son’s school. R a c q u e l M i l l e r D r . J a y a R a j Dr. Raj is a New York City girl who was born in New York, New York and spent her childhood in upstate New York. Although she trained in ballet and performed through high school, she hung up her pointe shoes in college to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor. She graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York, where she met her husband, Tom Gillespie. She stayed at Columbia to complete her residency in Internal Medicine and then moved to Arizona in 1998, where she and Tom have lived and practiced medicine ever since. Together, they are the proud parents of Maria Claire Gillespie, who is 10 years old. Jaya is a Professor of Medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine and the Program Director of the Creighton University Internal Medicine Residency Program in Phoenix. She currently practices at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital & Medical Center, where she cares for patients with acute and chronic kidney disease, many of whom are uninsured and without resources. Kerrie was born in Chicago, raised in Scottsdale and settled in the Town of Paradise Valley. She graduated from Chaparral High School and attended Arizona State University as a Pre-Law/Justice Studies major. Growing up with a family headed by a real estate developer kindled her passion for land and deals and led Kerrie to a 20-year career in commercial real estate. Kerrie is the Assistant Vice President of Builder and Commercial Sales for Security Title Agency. She is happily married to her husband of 13 years and is the mother of two beautiful twin girls, Gabby and Josie. Kerrie is an avid workout warrior and completed her first Spartan race and second triathlon this year. In 2019 she will be competing in Ironman 70.3, and although training for a half Ironman is hard, she laughs at how much more difficult it is to dance. Kerrie Addante Jacobs Dr. Sansone is a native of Jamaica and immigrated to the United States at the age of nine. The eldest of three children, Natalee spent her early years in Brooklyn. She attended Harvard University where she earned a Bachelor’s in Chemistry, won the Josyln Award for Science, and was a 4-year letter winner in track and field. Standing nearly six feet, Natalee briefly explored a career in modeling after Harvard, finding work in magazines and runways in New York. Natalee began her medical career conducting research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and The Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston. Natalee later earned a medical doctorate from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine, where she was named a National Medical Fellowship Scholar. Currently, Natalee is a board certified gastroenterologist practicing at Banner Del Web and Banner Boswell. Natalee was featured in Black Women in Medicine, the first documentary and book to focus on unsung Black Women Doctors. In August of 2017, Natalee relocated to Paradise Valley, AZ with her husband of nearly 17 years, Dwayne and son, Hunter. She is an avid runner, tennis player and loves cooking. D r . N ata l e e S a n s o n e c e l e b r i t y s ta r d a n c e r s