Fabulous People

Alessandra Navidad

Fabulous People: Alessandra Navidad

Alessandra Navidad is the president and CEO of Arizona Animal Welfare League, a community-based, no-kill shelter. “We’ve grown into a statewide animal welfare organization that rescues and rehomes 4,000 animal each year and provides a full range of community services for pets (and the people who love them).”

Brenda Cochran

Fabulous People: Brenda Cochran

Brenda Cochran is the LCSW clinical director of Alliance Coaching and Counseling Group in Phoenix, providing trauma-informed care and restorative therapeutic services. “Alliance creates a space for clients to feel physically, emotionally and culturally safe.”

Samantha DeRose

Fabulous People: Samantha DeRose

Samantha DeRose is the newly minted vice president at The McRae Agency, a full-service public relations firm in Paradise Valley. “In my new role, I will continue to oversee client relations, provide strategic direction and execute creative campaigns to help clients build brand awareness through digital and traditional media relations, integrated social media strategies and influencer partnerships.”

cody walker

Fabulous People: Cody Walker

Cody Walker is the co-founder of FuelFest, which roars into town Dec. 10 at Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park. Walker is also the CEO of ROWW (Reach Out WorldWide), an organization that focuses on national disaster response and was founded by his late brother, Paul Walker.