🎉 Exciting News! 🎉 We're back with the 2nd episode of our Board Member Spotlight Series! 🌟 Join us as Brandon Hill chats with Rebecca Hutchison, the dynamic Marketing Director of our PMI Phoenix Chapter.

In this episode, you'll dive into Rebecca's captivating career journey, discover her inspiring path to PMI, and learn about the groundbreaking initiatives she's leading. 🚀 Plus, get ready for some fun with another round of our popular game, "Are You Smarter Than a 2nd Grader?" 🧠

Don't miss out! Tune in, enjoy, and share your thoughts! Your feedback means the world to us. 🌍

👉 Listen now and be part of the conversation! 👈

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Podcast Guest: Rebecca Hutchison, Board Marketing Director; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. linkedin.com/in/rebecca-hutchison

Statewide Vision. Local Impact. Welcome to the Future of PMI Arizona

Dear Valued Chapter Members, 

As project managers, we understand that change is not just inevitable—it’s an opportunity. It’s through transformation that we grow, innovate, and create greater impact. Today, I am excited to share an important development that represents a bold step forward for the project management community in Arizona. 

We are initiating the formation of a unified PMI Arizona Chapter—a strategic collaboration between the PMI Phoenix and PMI Tucson Chapters to create one strong, statewide organization. This is more than a structural change; it is a vision to amplify our collective voice, better serve our members, and deliver even greater value to professionals across Arizona. 

Why Are We Doing This? 

This initiative follows careful evaluation and collaborative discussions between both chapter boards. While it requires the dissolution of PMI Phoenix and PMI Tucson as separate legal entities, it allows us to unite as a singular, more impactful chapter that reflects the full strength of our project management community. 

Our newly defined Multi-Year Business Plan (2026–2029) outlines this transformation and the key benefits it will bring: 

• Enhanced Community Development: Greater connectivity and engagement across Northern, Central, and Southern Arizona—enabling us to learn from one another and grow together, regardless of location. 

• Expanded Value Proposition: Access to a broader range of events, programs, and professional development opportunities, including larger-scale conferences and region-specific offerings. 

• • Stronger Volunteer Engagement: More diverse, meaningful volunteer roles across branches—empowering members to lead, grow, and make a difference statewide. 

• • Increased Organizational Outreach: A stronger, unified chapter improves our ability to engage companies, government agencies, and academic institutions across Arizona. 

• • Amplified Membership Value: With combined resources, we can deliver more impactful services, deeper knowledge-sharing, and a more influential PMI presence in our region. 

Stay Informed and Get Involved 

To provide more information and answer your questions, we invite you to a member-wide Town Hall: 

Date: Wednesday, May 15, 2025 
Time: 6:00 PM 
Location: Virtual event-Register Here

We encourage every member—whether new or long-standing—to attend, ask questions, and learn how this change affects you. 

In the meantime, you can explore all transition materials, FAQs, timelines, and supporting documents at our new landing page: http://www.pmiaz.org/ 

Your Voice Matters 

While the boards are aligned and committed, the final decision belongs to you—our members. A formal vote will determine whether we move forward with the unification. Your engagement matters. We invite you to review the information, attend the Town Hall, and help shape the next chapter of PMI in Arizona. 

If you have any immediate questions, please reach out to the chapter board. We’re here to listen and support you through this exciting journey. 

Let’s build the future of project management in Arizona—together. 

Sincerely, 

Milan Dordevic 

Board Chair 

PMI Phoenix Chapter 

Alyssa Crowe joined the PMI Phoenix Chapter and began volunteering in September 2024, driven by networking opportunities and a desire to foster a sense of community around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). As a DEI Committee member, she contributes to monthly culture and calendar updates and Women in Project Management events, enjoying the chance to create a more inclusive environment. Alyssa encourages new members to volunteer, highlighting the benefits of building connections, professional growth, and making a meaningful impact.

Professionally, Alyssa is a Marketing Operations Manager in higher education. Her business philosophy includes focusing on students, using data for decisions, building cross-functional partnerships, staying flexible, striving for continuous improvement, leading with integrity, and maintaining ethical standards. Her proudest career achievement is earning her PMP certification.

Outside of work, Alyssa has a talent for movie, music, and pop culture trivia. She loves Oʻahu, Hawaii, for its relaxing beaches and vibrant plant life. Passionate about reptile wildlife conservation, mindfulness, and human rights advocacy, she finds "Self-Talk for a Calmer You" by Beverly D. Flaxington grounding and empowering. Inspired by her mother's strength, Alyssa is driven by positive progression, problem-solving, and the inspiring stories of others.

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Did you know? PMI Phoenix has started a Podcast and Episode 1 is LIVE! 🎉

We’re excited to launch our very first podcast episode, and we’re kicking things off with our Board Member Spotlight Series!

Join our awesome host, Brandon Hill, as he chats with Andrea Jones, PMI Phoenix Chapter Board Secretary. Get the inside scoop on Andrea’s inspiring career path, her journey with PMI, and the impactful initiatives she’s helping lead.

Oh—and stick around for a fun segment of "Are You Smarter Than a 2nd Grader?" 👀

This episode is all about learning, laughing, and getting to know the faces behind PMI Phoenix. Don’t miss it!

🎧 Listen now and let us know what you think!

🌟Volunteer Spotlight: Aroet Hale🌟
Aroet Hale (Aro) has been a PMI member for about a year and started volunteering around ten months ago. Inspired by another volunteer he met at an ASU event, Aro decided to get involved in volunteer work. As the Programs Event Coordinator for the Programs team, he has been actively engaged in planning, finding locations, and helping execute the Phoenix Fusion events, as well as participating in various ASU and other events. Aro finds it rewarding to get involved and meet people from diverse backgrounds and industries within the Chapter. He encourages new members or those considering volunteer work for the Chapter to dive in, as the experience is both fun and worthwhile. He believes the value gained from volunteering far outweighs any sacrifices made.

In his professional life, Aro's business philosophy is simple: work hard. He looks up to his parents as his heroes for their exemplary hard work and dedication. Aro's proudest career moment was earning his degree in organizational leadership and project management, while his proudest personal moment was the birth of his son last February, with another child due in April. Aro is passionate about his family, considering them a significant and important part of his life. Aro's hidden talent is playing pickleball, and he is quite skilled at it. His favorite destination is Zermatt in Switzerland, a charming, car-free city near the Matterhorn. Driven by a desire to make a difference in the world, he cares deeply about mental health awareness and helping those in need. Aro enjoys 'board' sports like skateboarding, longboarding, surfboarding, and snowboarding. His colleagues describe him as hardworking, chill, and laid-back, yet always getting the job done. Before he dies, Aro hopes to complete the Seven Summits.

Aro lives by the motto: “In worrying, you suffer twice.” Wise words from an exceptional volunteer!

Thank you, Aro, for your hard work, dedication, and the energy you bring to PMI Phoenix! 🙌

David Carnell has been a dedicated member of PMI for approximately 14 years and began his volunteer journey in September 2022. His motivation to volunteer stemmed from a desire to support members and others pursuing their PMP certification. As a Study Group Facilitator for the Credential Study Group, David has been actively involved in the PMP Study Group this year, helping members gain the confidence to take the test and earn their PMP. He finds it incredibly rewarding to see members succeed and achieve their goals. David encourages new members or those considering volunteer work for the Chapter to get in-volved, as it is a great way to give back to the PMP community and help build the chapter. He believes that volunteering not only benefits others but also provides personal growth and satisfaction.

David's guilty pleasure is watching (and talking about!) movies. His hidden talent is his expertise as a technical writer, with over thirty years of experience in the field, which aligns with his passion for improving project management processes. In his professional life, David's business philosophy revolves around leading by example, providing support to team members, and mentoring them to be able to replace him. He admires his former Army officer colleagues who served over 20 years, leading and mentoring their subordinates. David's proudest career moment was receiving his JD and MBA degrees concurrently from Arizona State University, and his proudest personal moment was being commissioned as a Medical Service Corps officer in the US Army. He is driven by the desire to do the best job possible in the most timely and efficient manner and is inspired by the opportunity to make a positive impact.