About Us

About ASBA

Committed to providing training, leadership, and essential services to public school governing boards across Arizona.

About ASBA
Arizona School Boards Association

Who Are We?

The Arizona School Boards Association (ASBA) is a private, non-profit, non-partisan organization committed to professional development, leadership, and essential services to public school governing boards across Arizona. With over 207 governing boards representing nearly 1 million students, ASBA is at the forefront of educational excellence in the state.

Vision

The best schools in every Arizona community.

Mission

We cultivate excellence in locally-governed school districts.

Our Core Beliefs

Student Needs First

Student Needs First

Every child must have their basic needs met to succeed, and our school systems should focus on meeting each student’s unique educational needs.

Local Leadership

Local Leadership

Public schools should be governed by locally-elected and accountable boards that are well-trained and knowledgeable.

Shared Responsibility

Shared Responsibility

The success of students is a shared responsibility between students, parents, school boards, district staff, and the community.
Fair Funding

Fair Funding

Public education must be well-funded, with stable and fair resources to ensure every student can succeed.
Equity and Opportunity

Equity and Opportunity

It’s essential to close the opportunity and achievement gaps by removing systemic barriers, so every student can reach their full potential.

Bylaws

Understand the foundational rules that guide the ASBA’s mission and operations.

Meet the Team

Our staff members are here to support and guide our member school districts across Arizona.

ASBA Executive Team

Ellen White

Ellen White

Executive Director

Kristi Sisk

Kristi Sisk

Director of Executive Support and Liaison to the ASBA Board of Directors

ASBA Business and Conference Services

Jolene Hale

Jolene Hale

Accounts Payable and Receivable Manager

Makenna McCartney

Makenna McCartney

Conferences and Events Manager

ASBA Front Office

Madison Smith

Madison Smith

Front Office Coordinator

ASBA Board Support & Leadership Development

Julie Bacon

Julie Bacon

Director of Leadership Development

Sarah James

Sarah James

Board Support and Field Services Specialist

Andrew Morrill

Andrew Morrill

Board Support and Field Services Specialist

Ben Adams

Ben Adams

Membership Services Coordinator

ASBA Communications

Heidi Vega

Heidi Vega

Director of Communications

Dani Cole

Dani Cole

Multimedia Communications Manager

Jayla Alston

Jayla Alston

Multimedia Communications Specialist

Zakkary Parker

Zakkary Parker

Multimedia Communications Specialist

ASBA Governmental Relations

Jimmy Arwood

Jimmy Arwood

Director of Governmental Relations

Lupe Castro

Lupe Castro

Governmental Relations Associate

ASBA Policy Services

Lynne Adams

Lynne Adams

ASBA Consulting Legal Counsel

Lynne Bondi

Lynne Bondi

Policy Analyst

Charlotte Patterson

Charlotte Patterson

Policy Analyst

Renae Watson

Renae Watson

Policy Technician