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Let's Talk About Some Amazing Women

MAY 2017 PUBLISHER

Joyce Selk | Joyce.Selk@LifestylePubs.com

ust a year ago, May was my first edition as Publisher of Chandler Lifestyle. I had recently moved from the Midwest, retired and felt totally disconnected with my community. I could have never imagined the wonderful journey I was about to begin when I decided to join Lifestyle Publications! This month is bittersweet for me as we say goodbye to our fabulous Editor, Danielle Accovelli, so that she can move on to the next chapter of her life. I cannot thank her enough for her spirit, professionalism, creativity and desire to bring you the absolutely best magazine in Chandler—or the East Valley, for that matter! She has truly taken our publication to the next level. But now for the sweet part: I am so excited to have Mindy Haskins joining our team as our new Editor. Mindy has great experience, great ideas and great enthusiasm so I can’t wait to see what she has in store for our readers. Stay tuned for our June edition, where you will get to meet her for the very first time. There are many things I have learned about Chandler in this past year. One is that this community is absolutely full of amazing women! May is always our focus on the ladies, so what better way than to recognize 14 of the Real Women of Chandler! I think you will agree each of them has their own way of being a true example for our own inspirations. Happy reading, and I look forward to seeing you around town!

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The 29th Annual Chandler Ostrich Festival

The Chandler Chamber’s Annual Ostrich Festival and Kickoff Weekend hosted a crowd of more than 100,000. It included the Mayor’s Fun Run, a public safety fair, a classic car show, a parade, live entertainment, carnival rides, games ... and ostriches, oh my!

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The Ocotillo Women’s League (OWLS) Fashion Fundraiser

The Ocotillo Women’s League (OWLS) held a fundraising fashion show to raise money for The Perfect Place, an Adult Day Care in Chandler. Models and clothes were provided by Chico’s San Tan and beautiful gift baskets were raffled off to raise over $3,000.

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Community Easter Egg Hunt and Photos with the Easter Bunny

Once again, Amy Nelson and Paula Chavez of The Amy Nelson Real Estate Team, and Kari Zurn with RedStone Mortgage, joined forces to hold a free Community Easter Egg Hunt and pictures with the Easter Bunny.Â Â

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Chapman BMW hosted a PAW-TY adoption event for six local rescues, Maricopa County Animal Care and Take Me Home AZ. Thirty-six furbabies found their forever home! Woof, woof!

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Chandler History Museum Unveils Plans For New Addition The Chandler Museum invited the community to an open house to unveil the designs for the new museum. Construction is slated to begin later this summer.

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MOTHER’S DAY FUN FACTS Mother's Day originated in the United States in the early 1900s and is celebrated on the second Sunday of May in the U.S. and Canada, but celebrated in March in many other countries. On record, the youngest mom to ever deliver a baby was a 5 year old in Peru; the oldest was a 65-year-old woman in India. The average age of a mom in the U.S. is 26. Americans plan to spend an average of $58, or $14 billion total, on Mother’s Day gifts this year. The most popular gifts for mom are flowers (48 percent), dinner in a restaurant (43 percent), gift cards (41 percent), jewelry (28 percent) and beauty products (27 percent). Of all the flowers bought for holidays, one quarter are purchased for Mother's Day. 122 million phone calls to moms will be made this year and 133 million greeting cards will be given.

DRURY HOTEL OPENS IN CHANDLER Drury Hotels Company continues to invest in the Phoenix market by opening a fourth property, this time in Chandler. In addition to its 210 guest rooms, the property also features four meeting rooms totaling more than 3,000 square feet of flexible event space. “For more than 40 years, Drury has provided our guests with clean rooms, friendly service and an honest value. We

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THEY'RE FIERCE, THEY'RE SMART, THEY'RE INSPIRING â€”AND THEY'RE RIGHT IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD CONTINUED >

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WOMEN OF CHANDLER (CON TI N U ED)

ARTICLE KATHLEEN BLAIR, MICHELLE TALSMA EVERSON, MICHELLE GUERRERO, KORY KILMER, ALISON STANTON PHOTOGRAPHY BRIDGETTE MARIE PHOTOGRAPHY

hen planning our May Women’s issue, I wanted to find a way to focus on some of the wonderful

ladies of Chandler. So many are impressive, inspiring, innovative, creative, selfless, determined ... I could go on forever! Let’s just say, I knew I would have a lot of material to work with so the idea for a feature on the Real Women of Chandler was off and running!

TERRI KIMBLE – COMMUNIT Y PRESIDENT/CEO, CHANDLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

We started by seeking nominations through the

Terri Kimble has worked in the Chamber of Commerce indus-

magazine, social media and word-of-mouth. The nom-

try for 26 years and since joining the Chandler Chamber six

inating criteria were intentionally loose because we

years ago, she has helped to double its size. She has found

were looking for women from a broad cross-section

a passion as a dedicated advocate for business growth and

of our community. We were absolutely overwhelmed

development in the East Valley. Her strengths include listening

when over 100 wonderful women of Chandler were

to ideas from all sources, creating alliances and bringing people

nominated! Children, husbands, boyfriends, friends,

together for the common good.

city officials, bosses, co-workers, neighbors, silent admirers—nominations came in from everywhere!

In addition to her efforts with the chamber, Kimble has sat on over 16 boards in Arizona, serves on the Woman’s Council at her church in Chandler and volunteers countless hours to many

As the Publisher, I quickly realized I needed to

organizations, including the Phoenix Dream Center, CUSD and

remove myself from the selection process so an

the Exchange Club of Chandler. She and her husband, George,

Editorial Selection Committee was created. Nine

pack and deliver meals for the homeless and even have coined

categories

a phrase, "Make a Difference Monday," to encourage their friends

were

created:

Community,

Charity,

Philanthropy, Animal Advocacy, Public Service,

and acquaintances to help people in need.

Educator, First Responder, Public Service, Inspiring

“The most rewarding part of my job is simply helping busi-

Moms and Local Business Giving Back. All nominees

nesses,” Kimble says. “We have business retention and expansion

were asked to complete a questionnaire and the

visits that we host with the city. We make visits to Chandler com-

committee did their due diligence on reviewing the

panies, thanking them for doing business here and asking what

submissions and researching all of the semi-finalists.

can we do to assist them in growing or expanding. These visits

I can assure you the selection process was no easy

are amazing and it is very rewarding to make a positive impact

task and there was much debate and consternation.

in identifying their needs and making the connections to grow. Whether it is our Business Mentoring Programs, Leadership

As it turns out, we could not be more proud to intro-

Institute, Community Awards or the Ostrich Festival, Chandler is

duce you to 14 incredible women who contribute to our

a diverse place to do business.”

great community in so many different ways—and it’s

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THOSE THINKING OF GETTING

easy to notice a common thread in their advice to our

INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY OR GIVING BACK?

readers. Find a cause dear to your heart, jump in, give

Just do it! The rewards are far bigger than you’ll ever imagine.

what you can and just do it! The rewards are endless.

There are so many great causes and ways to contribute to the community. Go to the Chandler Chamber website, click on the

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D EBBIE GRAMME R A N D N I OM EE B A K ER – CO M M UN IT Y

CARYN SHOEMAKER – CHARIT Y

FOUNDER/ADMINS, OCOTILLO FRIENDS

FOUNDER OF ONE SMALL STEP AND CLOTHES CABIN

Today, Chandler has many choices when it comes to social media plat-

Years ago, Caryn Shoemaker was inspired by a child in an

forms that help the community stay informed and connected but back

orange grove who needed a pair of socks. Her church was giving

in March 2013, Debbie Grammer started the first when she launched a

clothing to migrant workers and their families when she saw a

Facebook group called Ocotillo Friends (OF).

barefoot child hugging his mom’s leg while putting one foot on

“We started out wanting a way for friends and neighbors to stay con-

top of the other, trying to keep warm.

nected but very quickly we had a huge following and it just seemed to grow

“I knew we had some socks on the table at home, so I got a pair

overnight,” she says. “We knew we were truly filling a need. I knew I needed

and went looking for that boy. I knelt down to pull the socks over

help and Niomee Baker was the perfect fit!”

his feet but they were men's socks that came up to his thighs. He

With almost 18,000 members, OF is an innovative Facebook group specifically for Chandler residents and businesses.

just laughed!” says Shoemaker. Quickly realizing how simple it is to make someone's life better,

“We have grown organically through word-of-mouth and referrals,” says

she founded One Small Step in 2001. During the next eight years,

Grammer and Baker. “We only want members who truly want to be part of

OSS gave away 160,000 pairs of socks to local agencies. In 2008,

our community. It has always been our goal to bring together residents and

they expanded by creating the Clothes Cabin, which takes in dona-

businesses of Chandler so they can work together to promote, protect and

tions and keeps what is usable within the Chandler community.

strengthen the local neighborhoods and economy.”

Clients get to “shop” in a clean, well-organized store and everyone is

“Whether you are new to Chandler or have lived here your whole life, OF helps Chandler maintain that small-town feel,” Baker says. The group now has its own website, an OF Buy/Sell Facebook page and a local business directory. “The business directory is a great source of information for those seeking reputable local referrals. It helps businesses succeed by allowing them to advertise, sponsor giveaways and enjoy the benefits of happy customers who refer them,” they say.

treated with a high level of respect. Clothes Cabin now helps nearly 2,000 local families annually. “More than half of the clients are children, trapped in poverty and dependent upon us to give them new and like-new clothing and shoes,” Shoemaker says. Clothes Cabin also provides free laundry services, storage lockers and mailboxes for its homeless clients. “We are particularly proud to help men in the community get

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF BEING ABLE TO GIVE BACK?

new, steel-toed work boots so they can get a job,” says Shoemaker.

Being able to organize, sponsor and support our OF community so we can help

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THOSE THINKING OF GETTING

organizations and neighbors who really need some help. If someone comes to

INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY OR GIVING BACK?

us with a need, we work hard to come up with a solution. Once we let the OF

Don't wait. The smallest good deed is better than the grandest intention!

members know, they are on it! It really is rewarding to help everything come

WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP OR GOAL FOR YOU?

together and it is why we organized a 501(c)(3) for charitable giving.

We do a great job where we are, but we're squashed. I'd love to

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THOSE THINKING OF GETTING INVOLVED

have our own facility with room to grow the mission.

IN GIVING BACK?

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF WHAT YOU DO?:

If you act out of genuine desire to do things for the right reason and don’t

Seeing how such a simple thing as clothing can change a per-

allow those acts to become self-serving, the rewards are endless.

son's attitude, appearance, sociability, hygiene and opportunities.

OcotilloFriends.com

Clean clothes do make a difference!

—MTE

ClothesCabin.org

—MG

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May 2017 | Chandler Lifestyle

WOMEN OF CHANDLER (CON TI N U ED)

TRINIT Y DONOVAN – CHARIT Y

LISA CVIJANOVICH – PHIL ANTHROPIST

CEO CHANDLER CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY CENTER/

OWNER, PORSCHE CHANDLER, SUBARU SUPERSTORE CHANDLER/

FORMER CHANDLER CITY COUNCIL

SURPRISE, VOLVO CARS TEMPE, AUTOBAHN COLLISION

A Chandler resident since age 8, Trinity Donovan built her life through

Lisa Cvijanovich’s story begins like most great adventures; with

service and is motivated to continue making the community a better place

one small step. Years ago, she mentored a young girl through Big

for future generations. It was her community of friends, family and church

Brothers/Big Sisters and learned she could make a difference

who instilled the importance of serving others. Her life of giving began

working one-on-one with children. She carried this experience

as a child when she served food at St. Vincent de Paul. As a teen, she

with her and remembered it when she had her own son.

served meals weekly to migrant workers. As an adult, she served for eight

“The most personal impact I’ve made was simply working hard every

years on the Chandler City Council, as well as many various boards and

day as a volunteer with CUSD while our son was in elementary school,”

committees throughout the Valley.

she says. “It was an awesome time to team up with other committed,

Perhaps her biggest act of service is as the CEO of Chandler

One small step turned into many, and now her impact can be felt

17,000 individuals last year and just celebrated its 50th anniversary.

throughout the community. Teaming up with Subaru, Lisa and her

When Donovan started with CCCC in 2009, the food bank had three

husband, Richard, have contributed more than $250,000 to organiza-

employees and 200 volunteers. Today, it’s a multiservice organization

tions serving children, such as the Chandler Education Foundation,

offering food boxes, senior meals, emergency assistance and family

the Chandler Unified School District and Arizona Friends of Foster

learning. They now have 35 employees and more than 1,000 volunteers.

Children Foundation. Their dealerships also participate in charitable

WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO CONTINUE THIS WORK?

giving through the Subaru Love Promise program.

I’m motivated by the amazing people in our community who come

Cvijanovich especially enjoys supporting the foster teens

together to have a greater impact than anyone could have alone. Also by

interested in automotive careers by employing them through the

the CCCC volunteers who served more than 34,000 hours last year to

AFFCF’s Keys To Success program, which assists teens to success-

help others. I’m motivated by the people I meet at CCCC who overcome

fully transition from the foster care system to independent living.

extraordinary circumstances to move from crisis to stability.

“Helping kids find their joy and passion is the best part of giving

HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK, COMMUNITY AND A PERSONAL LIFE?

back. I’m motivated by the potential I see in children and believe

I’m able to balance my work, community projects and family because

it’s important we support them and expose them to opportunity

I enjoy what I do. I have a great support system through my faith, hus-

so that they can succeed,” she says.

band and parents who help me balance all the important activities.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK, COMMUNITY AND A PERSONAL LIFE?

WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING OR FRUSTRATING PART OF WHAT

I find balance by including friends and family in the charity work

YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH?

I do, so I can enjoy their company while paying it forward. I also

We see so much need and there is more to do. While the economy has

hope to inspire our son to contribute, too.

improved, those hit hardest haven’t seen the same improvements.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE OR SAYING?

DESCRIBE THE CHANDLER COMMUNITY IN THREE WORDS.

“If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping

People who care.

in a room with a mosquito!”

ChandlerFoodBank.org

—MG

—MG 28

hard-working parents while supporting our teachers and students.”

Christian Community Center (CCCC). The organization assisted over

Chandler Lifestyle | May 2017

SHANNON POWELL – LOCAL BUSINESS GIVING BACK

LISA SHORE – EDUCATOR

FOUNDER/DIRECTOR OF TOTSPOT PRESCHOOL

PRINCIPAL, FRYE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CUSD

With a degree in education, Shannon Powell started her preschool

An educator since 2000, Shore has always felt led to teach.

out of her home in 2008 when she couldn’t find a school for her daugh-

As a teacher, dean and now, as principal at a Title 1 school in the

ter that met her qualifications. That was nine years ago and the school

Chandler Unified School District (CUSD), Shore and her team

continues to grow at its two locations. Powell is passionate about early

work tirelessly to meet not only their students’ academic needs

child development and teaching her students a love for learning.

but basic needs as well, including clothing, food and furniture.

This mother of five has two children with special needs and she

“I feel it is my role to educate the whole child,” she says.

supports and finds the causes of the Juvenile Diabetes Research

“Many of our students come to us each day worried about their

Foundation and Power Paws (emotional support dogs for children

next meal, clean clothes and if they will have a house to go to

with special needs) close to her heart. Powell is also a Court Appointed

after school. When basic needs are not met, it makes learning

Special Advocate (CASA) for small children in Arizona’s foster care sys-

difficult. I love working at our school because I get to be a part

tem. With over 18,000 foster children in the state, she hopes to bring

of a team that works to make the school day a safe place where

more awareness to Arizona’s desperate need for more CASA volunteers.

students know they are cared for and learning happens.”

As founder of TotSpot Preschool, Powell utilizes her preschool commu-

Shore has also been involved in the Chandler Chamber

nity to help give back to the larger community they reside in. The preschool

Leadership Institute as a part of Class 33, where their project was

has raised money for many causes, including scholarships for families

to remodel the ultrasound room at the Pregnancy Care Center.

who financially wouldn’t be able to enroll their child, help with expenses for

She has also contributed her time and talents to the community

one of their teachers who was undergoing cancer treatments and making

through ICAN, Si Se Puede and Chandler CARE Center.

donations to the local Children’s Crisis Center.

WHAT INITIALLY INSPIRED YOU TO TAKE UP YOUR OCCUPATION?

HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK, COMMUNITY AND YOUR PERSONAL LIFE?

I had many influential teachers growing up and always looked

I am deliberate in making sure all aspects of my life are balanced. I

up to them. Teaching has been my calling since I was a little girl

surround myself with great administrators and generous, hard-work-

and there was never a doubt that this would be my path.

ing parents who volunteer to help with the school and its activities.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK, COMMUNITY AND A PERSONAL LIFE?

Not to mention my supportive husband, Jeremy, who especially helps

It’s not easy and I definitely don’t do it alone. My extremely

with our five children!

supportive husband, Mike, and my kids love what I do and we

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE THOSE THINKING OF GETTING

divide and conquer when we can, juggling the kids’ sports,

INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY?

school events and social calendars. My family is blessed with a

Not to wait to get started. Nothing is more rewarding than helping

strong village—supportive friends, family and neighbors. “Team

someone. If you are going through a tough time, put it aside and go

Shore” volunteers in the community and supports organizations

help someone else. Discover the peace and joy of serving.

that work to make Chandler a better place for everyone.

FAVORITE QUOTE?

—MTE

“One person can make a difference, and everyone should try.” —John F. Kennedy

TotSpotPreschool.com AZCourts.gov/casa/volunteer —KB

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WOMEN OF CHANDLER (CON TI N U ED)

KAREN GALL AGHER – VETERAN

TINA BALSEWICZ – FIRST RESPONDER

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, ASU

POLICE OFFICER AND MEMBER OF THE CRIME PREVENTION UNIT,

Desert Storm and Gulf War Veteran, Paratrooper, Pat Tillman Scholar, Professor, ASU Doctoral Candidate, Mom of three. And this just begins to describe Karen Gallagher! Gallagher almost secretly enlisted in the Army in 1988, telling her parents just prior to being sworn in after high school graduation. “Military service taught me anything is possible. Success is a

CIT Y OF CHANDLER

Tina Balsewicz is an Army veteran who has been a police officer for 18 years, primarily because of an officer in her Pennsylvania hometown who convinced her she could make a difference in ending the cycle of domestic violence that she was witnessing. That was in third grade and her mind was made up.

choice, and the only failure is giving up,” she says. After a decade

Through her work as a Chandler police officer and a member

and a half of war, she earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree while

of the department’s Crime Prevention Unit, Balsewicz is com-

waiting tables and caring for her child with disabilities.

mitted to helping others by making the community as safe as

How was she successful? “I didn’t know it wasn’t possible,” she says.

possible—not because she is looking for praise, but because

Gallagher is pursuing her Ph.D. in speech and hearing science,

she sees it as the right thing to do.

focusing on the effects of brain injuries and cognition conditions

Whether she is spending time as a board member for the

experienced by military veterans. She finds too many students who

Chandler Cop ‘N Kids literacy program, serving as an Army

fall through the cracks because they have symptoms that aren’t as

reservist or fostering a four-legged friend for Desert Labrador

apparent as those who qualify for intense treatment through the VA.

Retriever Rescue, Balsewicz truly enjoys making a positive differ-

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF WHAT YOU DO?

ence and creating smiles.

When I get a response from a veteran who recognizes that there is

The list of this officer’s accomplishments, accolades, awards

something different about them and they need help. To be able to

and memberships are too long to mention here, but she promises

offer that help is beyond rewarding.

that she is never bored! Balsewicz remains a strong advocate of

WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING OR FRUSTRATING PART OF WHAT

the Homeland Security Department’s “If You See Something, Say

YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH?

Something” national campaign, which encourages people to report

Red-tape and funding!

any suspicious behavior or unusual activity to the proper authorities.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK, COMMUNITY AND A PERSONAL LIFE?

LOOKING AHEAD, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS THE NEXT STEP OR

The needs of a parent don’t wait, so sometimes life prioritizes itself for

GOAL FOR YOU?

you. I try to maintain a good sense of where my needs are, be it profes-

With the Chandler PD, we have the Guardian Academy, and it is

sionally or personally, and never exclude one to the benefit of another.

being looked into to put this into an electronic platform so that

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THOSE THINKING OF GETTING

we can reach and educate more community members. I will also

INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY OR GIVING BACK?

be look into retirement options, which will allow me more time to

Take action! Even in the smallest ways you can, they always

give back to the community and organizations I believe in.

make a difference.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE OR SAYING?

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in

“Somewhere inside, we hear a voice. It leads us in the direction of

moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at

the person we wish to become. But it is up to us whether or not to

times of challenge and controversy.” —Martin Luther King, Jr.

follow.” —Pat Tillman

—AS

—KK 30

Chandler Lifestyle | May 2017

SUZANNE NICHOLLS JOYNER – PUBLIC SERVICE

LISSET TE LENT – INSPIRING MOMS

ATTORNEY, MARICOPA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC ADVOCATE

FOUNDER, RED GLASSES PRODUCTIONS AND AUTHOR,

Suzanne Nicholls Joyner not only loves her job, it is her passion.

“WE’RE NOT SO DIFFERENT AFTER ALL”

“Serving as a defender of parents who have had their children

Lissette Lent is a successful, award-winning realtor but after the

taken away affects more than just the parent and child, it affects

birth of her fourth child, Maggie Hope, who was born with Trisomy 8

the extended family and our community,” she says.

mosaicism (a rare genetic disorder), Lent felt driven to make a differ-

The passion is evident as Nicholls Joyner works hard to be

ence for the millions of children and families living with special needs.

more than an attorney by communicating and helping parents

In 2015, this mom of four achieved her dream by publishing her

fix their issues so they can be reunited with their children. She

first children’s book, “We’re Not So Different After All”. Through Red

is often able to assist parents to understand they have simply

Glasses Productions, the company that Lent founded in 2014, she

made bad choices, and are not bad people.

inspires others in her belief that it is the responsibility of parents and

“Dependency law is a very sensitive area and I often see par-

community leaders to raise a generation of children who are aware

ents being treated as second-class citizens. Everyone deserves a

and unafraid of people who look and act differently. Lent visits local

fair opportunity, regardless of cultural and economic biases,” she

elementary schools, conducting school assemblies to read her book

says. “Oftentimes, the way the process is handled by the profes-

and encourage children to act with kindness and compassion.

sionals is not only devastating to the parent, but it is horribly and

“It is my passion to be a voice for children, like my daughter, that

irreparably devastating to their children.”

don’t have a voice. My book gives parents and teachers a tool to

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF WHAT YOU DO?

start important conversations delivering a message of acceptance

When you see people start to recognize their own value and

and hope,” she says.

importance and make a 180-degree change so they can be

She sits on the board of directors of Southwest Human

reunified with their families.

Development (SWHD) and is an ambassador for SWHD and Easter

WHAT IS THE MOST CHALLENGING OR FRUSTRATING PART OF

Seal’s “Walk With Me” event. Later this year, she hopes to create the

WHAT YOU ARE TRYING TO ACCOMPLISH?

Red Glasses Foundation, a nonprofit organization partnering with

As one of a few leading legal advocates fighting against the

schools and hospitals to spread her vision of awareness, acceptance

current practice of warrantless removals of children from their

and hope for the special needs community.

parents in Arizona, I am honored to be raising awareness of the

HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK, COMMUNITY AND A PERSONAL LIFE?

violation of federal and state constitutional rights and the result-

Serving together is the best balance. I find that inviting my children

ing harm to families, particularly at the higher court levels.

to be active in my cause is an invaluable tool and teaching opportu-

HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK, COMMUNITY AND A PERSONAL LIFE?

nity for everyone. I love seeing them engage. It lights a fire in them

I try to maintain my Christian focus, which gives me balance

and that spark will continue into adulthood.

and a sense of reality.

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THOSE THINKING OF GETTING

INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY OR GIVING BACK?

Never underestimate the gifts you have to contribute to your community.

Try to identify what you are passionate about and focus on that,

You are valuable and have the opportunity to help inspire real change.

even if it is just an hour a month.

RedGlasses.org

—KK

—AS CONTINUED >

May 2017 | Chandler Lifestyle

WOMEN OF CHANDLER (CON TI N U ED)

JENNIFER BELL – ANIMAL ADVOCACY

JENNIFER KRIENERT – INSPIRING MOMS

FOUNDING DIRECTOR AND VOLUNTEER OF ONE DOG ARIZONA

FOUNDER OF ROCK YOUR DIFFERENT

Jennifer Bell started One Dog Arizona, a 501(c)(3) organization, after witnessing first-hand the great need for ethical rescue organizations. Starting as a volunteer and then as a paid fundraiser and event coordinator for a large rescue organization, Bell was led by her calling when the rescue closed. There were so many pups needing safety and care, so she created One Dog Arizona seven years ago. Whether a dog comes into rescue as the result of a family member’s death or due to the owner not wanting the dog anymore or as

Jennifer Krienert’s son, Rory, was just over a year old when his sister noticed his eyes seemed different. “Rory has a cross-eyed condition called Strabismus or Squint, causing sensitivity to bright light,” Krienert says. Instead of making this a negative, Krienert turned it into a positive by creating something fun—a cartoon kid in his image who wears an eye patch. And that is how a little company called Rock Your Different began.

a shelter rescue, every pup finds an appropriate and loving home.

Realizing that other kids will notice the eye patch, she didn’t

“We provide an owner-surrender program in an effort to

want him to feel that being different is bad. Printing the cartoon

reduce the number of dogs entering the shelters,” she says.

image on hats, Krienert’s family and friends started wearing

Through her rescue, Bell always puts each dog’s well

them around town. What started as a small gesture for Rory

being before anything else. The “whole dog” philosophy

turned into a whole company that helps both kids and adults

insures both physical and emotional needs are met. Every

celebrate what makes them unique through their line of T-shirts,

rescue dog has their medical needs met, is microchipped,

tank tops, sweatshirts and hats.

spayed or neutered, and enters behavioral classes as part of their comprehensive adoption package. Bell feels especially blessed to have a network of volunteers

Plans for Rock Your Different are to expand and develop additional designs for causes such as Type 1 diabetes and autism. A portion of all proceeds go to Phoenix Children’s Hospital.

and fosters that help to give each dog a new beginning.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE WORK, COMMUNITY AND A PERSONAL LIFE?

WHAT IS THE MOST REWARDING PART OF WHAT YOU DO?

This has always been a bit of a challenge. Rory, now almost

For me, it is taking a once scared and unwanted animal and giving

3, is always with me, so I work when he's napping. When I'm

them the love and support they need to go on to live a great life, with

shipping out shirts and hats, he is my helper. My girls are almost

a family all their own. I love working with the smart and frustrated

10 and 11 so they are busy and I try to incorporate them into my

dogs that have been previously misunderstood, or even abused.

work as well. I also try to find volunteer opportunities that all

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THOSE THINKING OF GETTING

three of my children can do with me.

INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY OR GIVING BACK?

WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR THOSE THINKING OF GETTING

Just do it! Don't wait for the perfect time, day or event. Find

INVOLVED IN THEIR COMMUNITY OR GIVING BACK?

something that you are passionate about and find a way to make

I would definitely say that nothing is too small. My family just

a difference, no matter how big or small.

signed up to bake cookies for our troops. It is something that we

OneDogArizona.RescueMe.org

can do at home on our own time, so it's a great place to start.

—AS

RockYourDifferent.com —AS

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Lifestyle Calendar

(CON TI N U ED)

MAY 19 - 28 2017 SPRING ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK VALLEY-WIDE Kicking-off ten days of delectable dining, this foodie-favorite event will feature over 150 participating restaurants showcasing some of their most sumptuous fare with three-course, prix-fixe meals. Chefs will spare no expense to give diners an extraordinary culinary experience during this most edible time of the year. ArizonaRestaurantWeek.com

MAY 21 A TOAST TO THE RAT PACK CHANDLER Take a trip back to the sparkling, glamorous nights of Las Vegasâ€™s heyday with the talented cast of Sebastian Anzaldo, Andy DiMino and Lambus Dean putting on their best Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis,Â Jr. impersonations with an array of iconic songs, great laughs and a legendary spirit. ChandlerCenter.org

MAY 23 CAREER CONNECTORS GILBERT Come and discover Career Connectors, a nonprofit organization connecting professionals to high-quality resources and hiring companies. Each event includes professional career speakers with presentations on relevant job search topics, three to four featured hiring companies, networking, resume help, career coaches, LinkedIn coaches and business portraits. CareerConnectors.org

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business directory AUTOMOTIVE

Huffs Automotive (480) 726-8900 huffsautomotive.com

DENTISTS & ORTHODONTICS

Chamberlain Orthodontics (480) 448-2480 smilestraight.com Novelly Dentistry (480) 892-6868 drnovelly.com

DERMATOLOGISTS

Desert Sky Dermatology and Surgical Center (480) 855-0085 desertskyderm.com East Valley Dermatology Center (480) 821-8888 evderm.com Radiant Complexions Dermatology Clinic (480) 726-7546 radiantcomplexions.com

ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION

Pollack Tempe Cinemas (480) 888-0888 pollacktempecinemas.com

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FAITH

New Heights Church (480) 747-7826 newheightsaz.com

HEALTH & WELLNESS Desert Eyesthetics (480) 454-7130 Solis Mammography (469) 398-4150 solismammo.com

HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS

Calatlantic Homes AZ (888) 627-5208 Standardpacifichomes.com

HOME DESIGN & FURNISHINGS The Dump (757) 552-1598 thedump.com

HOME SERVICES

Shamrock Roofing (480) 888-6648 shamrockroofingservices.com

KITCHEN & BATH

JK Cabinets (480) 219-9580 jkkitchencabinets2you.com

MASSAGE

Hand and Stone Chandler (480) 665-5600 handandstonechandler.com

MEDICAL CLINICS & FACILITIES

Cielo Aesthetics & Wellness (480) 494-5173 cieloaesthetics.com

MORTGAGE

Eagle Mortgage, Inc. (480) 443-9339

PET CARE

Animal Medical Center of Chandler (480) 339-0406 amcofc.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Bridgette Marie Photography (480) 254-1697 bridgettemarie.com David Apeji (480) 442-9551

REAL ESTATE

Celeste LaRocque Wolfe (480) 717-7204 Jill Cazares (480) 353-0785 chandlerdreamhomes.com Revelation Realty (480) 722-9800

RESTAURANTS, FOOD & BEVERAGE Cuisine & Wine Bistro (480) 275-6700 D'vine Gourmet (480) 275-5320 dvinegourmet.com Otaku (480) 821-3908 otakusushi.com

SALONS & SPAS Amazing Lash Studio - Chandler 48046744254806305274 amazinglashstudio.com

SENIOR LIVING & SERVICES

Always Best Care Senior Services (480) 656-8393 alwaysbestcarechandlergilbert.com Chandler Memory Care (480) 718-9055 avenirseniorliving.com Renaissance Retirement Community (480) 883-2000 renaissanceretirement.com

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Culinary Creations

the best

spring pie ever!

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE Preheat oven to 325 degrees 1 1/3 C crushed graham cracker crumbs (substitute Oreo crumbs, if you really like chocolate) 3 T granulated sugar 2/3 C melted butter 12 oz. softened cream cheese 1 1/4 C semisweet chocolate chips (save 1/4 C for top) 1/4 C packed brown sugar 1 T vanilla 12 oz. frozen whipped topping, thawed in refrigerator (very important!) 1/2 in. square of paraffin 1 QT fresh strawberries, sliced lengthwise about 1/8” thick CRUST

Combine cookie crumbs, sugar and butter well. Spray 9” pie pan lightly with cooking spray or lightly grease. Press crumbs into bottom and up sides of pan, distributing evenly. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool. FILLING

Melt one cup of chocolate chips in a double boiler or microwave. Be careful the chocolate does not burn. Beat cream cheese until light and fluffy with electric mixer. Add brown sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add cooled chocolate. Mix well. Fold in the whipped topping. Spoon the filling into the cooled crust evenly, smoothing out the top. Cover with foil and

FRESH BERRIES AND CREAMY CHOCOLATE GOODNESS ON A PLATE

chill at least four hours. TOPPING

Don’t top until just a couple hours before

absolutely love fresh strawberries when they are in season and my

serving as berries can get soft. Start at the

favorite way to enjoy them is when they are covered in chocolate!

outer edge of the pie and make a row of

My mom was always a great cook, as is my sister. But I never did

strawberries overlapping the edge of the pie

well following recipes because I loved improvising. A few years back,

pan a bit. Continue laying out strawberries in

I was about to make a cheesecake and some chocolate-covered

circular, overlapping rows. Save one whole

strawberries for a neighborhood barbecue. True to form, I went off the

berry for the very center of the pie. Heat par-

grid and came up with this beautiful pie! I have entered this recipe in

affin and remain 1/4 C chocolate (add paraf-

contests three different times and won every time. If you would like

fin if chocolate is too thick to drizzle). Drizzle

to impress your family and friends, give this a try. Beautiful, delicious

chocolate from a small spoon over berries.

and EASY, I promise! ARTICLE JOYCE SELK | PHOTOGRAPHY DAVID APEJI 42

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$3999

Retail $11,600

sample sale by Tissage from the DoMOTex Rug Exhibition Each year, high-end rug and floor covering innovators from 61 countries come to Hannover, Germany for Domotex—the world’s largest rug exhibition. The show’s most anticipated hand-knotted rugs are by Tissage. Each of their designs is copyrighted internationally. Now, you can own an original design by Tissage—the actual samples from the 2017 exhibition obtained by The Dump at 60% off original price. Proving that, once again, we don’t pay full price, so you don’t pay full price.

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