Meet the Chamber Team

Welcome Carly Wakefield to the Chandler Chamber team as the Vice President of Workforce Development and Government Relations. This new role is to further develop a workforce development program to identify the hiring, training, and workforce needs of the Chandler business community and align these needs with educational partners, employers, and employees.

Terri Kimble, President/CEO of the Chandler Chamber said, “We are very excited about Wakefield joining our team. With her expertise and experience, we are confident in her ability to advocate for policies and develop programs that continue to build a supportive business ecosystem.”

“This newly created position will further our mission of supporting the Chandler business community by advocating for government policy and providing workforce development programs”, expressed Warde Nichols, Chandler Chamber Board Chair and Executive Director of the Office of Government and Community Engagement at Arizona State University.

Carly Wakefield

Wakefield commented, “I’m eager to bring my unique experience and knowledge to the Chandler business community. As an East Valley native, I’m excited to serve my community and advocate for effective conversations and outcomes.”

Prior to joining the Chamber, Wakefield served as a Policy Advisor at the Arizona State Senate and the Director of State Relations at Dorn Policy Group, Inc. Wakefield served as a Policy Advisor at the Arizona State Senate for both the Education Committee and Commerce Committee. She received her Masters of Science in Political Science with a focus in International Relations from the University of Nebraska Omaha.

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