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Katie Hurst
Executive Director
Katie brings more than a decade of leadership experience to AAED, having worked with multiple SaaS companies to build and scale their operations and marketing teams. She was also an early catalyst in expanding Arizona’s coworking and entrepreneurial programs, having served as the Executive Director at Gangplank, a nonprofit workspace formerly based in Chandler, and as Operations Director at Galvanize Phoenix, a collaborative workspace and coding school located in the Warehouse District. Katie’s knack for team development, process optimization, and shaping strong brands has consistently positioned her clients as industry thought leaders while growing community engagement.
In her role as Executive Director, Katie will oversee the organization’s day-to-day operations and manage staff development. She will also play a critical role in implementing AAED’s three-year strategic plan implementation and providing support to AAED’s Board of Directors, committees, and events.
602.240.2233 (office)
katie@aaed.com
Juliana Jervis, AZED Pro
Operations and Events Manager
Juliana Jervis joined AAED as an Office Assistant in August 2019. Prior to joining AAED, Juliana worked at America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) as an Events and Staff Assistant. At APTS, she helped with registrations and sponsorships for their annual event, in addition to membership.
Juliana holds a B.S. in Sport Management with minors in Business Administration and Event Planning from West Virginia University.
602.240.2233 ext. 4 (office)
703.419.0270 (cell)
juliana@aaed.com
Madison Leyvas
Member Engagement and Development Manager
Madison is a native Arizonan and attended Arizona State University for her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Throughout her career, she has served on staff at both chambers of the Arizona Legislature and in various lobbying roles. Formerly the Member Engagement Coordinator at the Greater Phoenix Chamber, Madison now brings her expertise to AAED as the Member Engagement and Development Manager.
Outside of her work at AAED, Madison serves on the Board of Directors for The Rose Society, a nonprofit professional women’s group that supports women working in and around all levels of Arizona government.
602-240-2233 ext. 2 (office)
madison@aaed.com