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The mental health crisis affecting youth in the United States has reached an unprecedented high. According to a 2021 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 42% of high school students reported persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness that disrupted their usual activities — a staggering figure that has risen from 28% in 2011 and is expected to grow.
Delta Dental of Arizona Earns Healthy Arizona Worksites Program Platinum Award
For the eighth consecutive year, Delta Dental of Arizona has earned the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program (HAWP) Award for its implementation of evidence-based health initiatives to improve the well-being of their employees, employees’ families, and communities. In addition, for the second consecutive year, Delta Dental will be honored with the HAWP Platinum Award. The Platinum Award – the highest level of recognition – is presented to businesses making an impact both within and beyond their walls addressing one or more of the many health challenges impacting communities across the state. Platinum level awardees have demonstrated data driven programming and are leveraging cross-sector collaborations or partnerships improving the health, well-being, and equity of their community.
FSL Receives $30,000 Grant from Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation
FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) has been selected for a $30,000 grant by the Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation to support the FSL nutrition program which addresses food insecurity for families, seniors, and adults with disabilities in Maricopa County.
Jeffrey Anthony CFP® Appointed First-Ever Chief Growth Officer at Wilde Wealth Management Group
Wilde Wealth Management Group is pleased to announce Jeffrey Anthony CFP® has been named chief growth officer of the firm. In the newly created C-suite role, Anthony will lead organic and inorganic growth strategies for the firm, focused on client and asset as well as advisor mentorship, management, and development. He will also partner with fellow advisors on succession planning programs that fit both their needs and those of their clients.
REDW Announces Three New First-Ever Executive Leadership Roles
REDW Advisors & CPAs is pleased to announce three key leadership appointments in Katherine Bastow, SPHR-SCP, to Vice President of People Operations; Michelle Burdett, CPA, to Vice President of Finance; and Shawn Fisher to Vice President of Information Technology. The trio will support each of the firm’s four offices across Arizona, Oklahoma, Oregon, and New Mexico as well as support team members working across the globe.
CHASSE Building Team Leader Taylor Perkins Honored as School Champion of the Year
CHASSE Building Team is pleased to announce that long-time team member Taylor Perkins was among the local leaders honored with the 2024 School Champion of the Year Award at the School Connect Champions of Education Awards, which took place on April 25 at Orange Tree Resort in Scottsdale. The School Connect Champions of Education Awards event honors those who lead with heart and help schools and districts to build a brighter future for Arizona youth. Each year, the School Champion of the Year is awarded to a leader who has built trusted relationships with school leadership and the community. By listening to the strategic goals of the school and needs of the community, the School Champion has facilitated collaboration amongst parties, tracked and communicated progress, and celebrated the entire team’s efforts toward student success.
REDW Advisors and CPAs Named a 2024 Top Regional Firm in the Southwest by Accounting Today
REDW Advisors and CPAs, one of the Southwest’s 10 largest advisory and CPA firms, also recognized among INSIDE Public Accounting’s Top 200 Accounting Firms, was recently named a Top Regional Firm in the Southwest on Accounting Today's list of the Top 100 Firms and Regional Leaders in 2024. In addition to ranking No. 6 overall in the category, REDW was also named among the “Firms to Watch” and secured placement on the national list of top firms, earning the No. 111 ranking, which is its highest to date.
Tuscany at Gabriella Pointe Breaks Ground; Marks First Project in New Mixed-Use Development
On April 11, the Frankel Family Trust – a privately-owned, multi-family property developer and owner – came together with Gilbert Mayor Brigette Peterson as well as general contractor CHASSE Building Team and other community and business leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of Tuscany at Gabriella Pointe. At completion, the highly anticipated luxury apartment project will boast 760 well-appointed units across 39 acres located at 3545 E. Warner Road in Gilbert. The groundbreaking marks the first project to launch in the new mixed-used Gabriella Pointe development and anticipates initial occupancy by summer 2025.
Forbes Names Trevor Wilde Among Top Advisors in Arizona
Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning independent financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, is pleased to announce that Forbes has named chief executive officer and investment advisor representative Trevor Wilde, MBA, AIF® to its 2024 Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list. Only 175 advisors from across Arizona were named to the prestigious list, with Wilde being named the No. 2 overall advisor statewide. This is his fourth year in a row earning the No. 2 overall ranking.
Arizona Academic Administrator Addresses the Changing Landscape of Special Education
In the United States, there are around 7.3 million students with disabilities, accounting for 15% of the K-12 public school population. Of these, 12% have autism spectrum disorder (ASD) — a figure that has risen from 1.5% in 2001 and is expected to grow.
Keys to Change Receives $145,000 Grant To Support Respiro Emergency Shelter
Keys to Change – a collaborative force of 16 partner organizations with the shared outcome of ending homelessness for people every day formerly known as Human Services Campus – has been awarded a 2023 Mercy C.A.R.E.S. Community Reinvestment Grant in the amount of $145,000. The grant will fund behavioral health specialists at Respiro, a 95-bed emergency shelter on the Keys to Change campus.
Dr. Eric Heiser Elected to Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Board
The Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation Board of Directors ratified the selection of Dr. Eric Heiser, president of Coconino Community College to a three-year term, joining directors Dr. Shaharyar Ashraf, Dr. Laila Hishaw, Dr. Melanie Hull, Monica Villalobos, Julia Wacloff, Jessica Yanow, and Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation president and chair Michael Jones.
Delta Dental of Arizona Announces New Scottsdale Headquarters
Delta Dental of Arizona (Delta Dental), a health and wellness company providing affordable dental and vision benefits to individuals, families and businesses throughout the state, announces its plans to relocate its headquarters to 14850 N. Scottsdale Road, Suite 400, on the southwest corner of Greenway Pkwy. and Scottsdale Road. The 13,400-square-foot space is designed with flexibility and innovation in mind. Delta Dental expects to move from its current location at 5656 W. Talavi Blvd. in Glendale in May 2024.
Arizona Teacher Authors Children's Book About Courage
Tasneem Halloum, a seventh-grade science teacher at Arizona Virtual Academy (AZVA), has authored a children’s book titled “A Kids Book About Courage.” Published in November 2023, the book is the latest in the acclaimed book series “A Kids Book About,” which explains complex topics — racism, empathy, equality, anxiety and more — for children ages 5 and up. Halloum joins other authors in the series, including tennis great Billie Jean King, actor LeVar Burton and former NFL coach Daron K. Roberts.
Mary Mitchell Named 2024 Arizona Diversity Council Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year
The Arizona Diversity Council (AZDC) announces Mary Mitchell, Co-CEO of Girl Scouts—Arizona Cactus-Pine Council (GSACPC) as its 2024 Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year awardee. Mitchell, who officially stepped in to the co-CEO role in 2022 after serving as interim CEO since 2021, was honored with the award during the 2024.
Sneakybird Announces Expansion Plans in Arizona
sneakybird, a family-owned restaurant that opened its doors in 2022 and offers a quick, craft, casual approach to signature oven-grilled chicken wings, tenders, and sandwiches complemented by handcrafted flatbreads, tater tots, and fresh chilled veggies, is pleased to announce its plans to expand across Arizona. The brand, led by veteran restaurateur Dan Chaon and his son, Nathan Chaon, is partnering with J2E Investments, LLC a family-owned business located in Gilbert, to open six new locations across Maricopa County over the next 18 months.
Delta Dental of Arizona Announces Additional Special Health Care Needs Benefit Effective April 1
For the estimated 7 million adults and children living within the United States with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD), visiting the dentist for oral health care can be overwhelming or even inaccessible. In an effort to advance its mission to create a path to better health and wellness, effective April 1, 2024, most Delta Dental of Arizona dental plans will give children and adults with special health care needs access to increased benefits.
Barron’s Names Trevor Wilde Among Top Advisors in Arizona for 16th Year
Wilde Wealth Management Group, an award-winning financial services firm that provides comprehensive retirement, investment, real estate, insurance, legal and tax planning services all under one roof, is pleased to announce that Barron’s has named chief executive officer Trevor Wilde, MBA, AIF® to its annual list of top 1,200 advisors nationwide and No. 2 overall in Arizona. This is Wilde’s 16th consecutive year being honored and his 6th year in a row among the top five advisors in Arizona.
Indivisible Hardwoods + Creative Customs Opens Doors in Scottsdale
Indivisible Hardwoods + Creative Customs, a haven for the creative builder, is now open in Scottsdale. Located at 16097 N. 82nd Street in North Scottsdale, Indivisible Hardwoods’ mission is to provide clients with everything needed to construct a custom masterpiece, regardless of skill set. The interior of the space is an inspirational environment in which guests and skilled woodworkers alike can let their creative sides flourish, boasting the most beautiful domestic and exotic wood species, decorative concrete using the latest technologies, custom metal fabrication, and only the best coating systems to meet the requirements of any project. Whether visitors and clients are looking to build something for themselves and need the tools to do it, or if seeking skilled craftsmen to design and fabricate a piece of any size – either for their home or a commercial space – Indivisible Hardwoods is a one-stop-shop to make all visions a reality.
Child Crisis Arizona Raises $1 Million at Fundraising Gala; Launches Beyond the Building Program
The local community “Saddled Up” for Child Crisis Arizona on Saturday, March 9th as the non-profit organization, which is dedicated to promoting the well-being and safety of children and families, raised over $1 million to support its intervention, prevention, and early education programs during its annual gala. In addition to raising critical funds, the Yellowstone-themed event, which took place at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn Resort & Spa and was attended by over 450 supporters, also served as a launch for the organization’s Beyond the Building initiative.
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