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SVP Tucson Staff

Ciara Garcia
Ciara Garcia

Chief Executive Officer

At the intersection of optimism, strategy, and action, you will find Ciara Garcia, a dedicated social change agent with 17 years’ experience in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors.

Hattie Groskind
Hattie Groskind

Development and Engagement Manager

Bringing her whole lifetime of involvement with the nonprofit sector, Hattie’s passion for developing relationships and exploring change through connection guides her work.

Brie Seward
Brie Seward

Director of Strategic Relationships

Brie is a Hispanic Tucson native who has a passion for increasing the impact of local nonprofits, cultivating thriving partnerships, and connecting with others to create positive change in the world.

Brittany Battle
Brittany Battle

Fast Pitch Director

Brittany is passionate about building community ecosystems to strengthen individuals, businesses, and communities.

Alisa Hayward
Alisa Hayward

Administrative and Operations Manager

Alisa joined the SVP Team in 2018 and was quickly promoted to Administrative and Operations Manager.

John-Peter Wilhite
John-Peter Wilhite

Director of Partner Engagement

Bringing with him over 35 years of nonprofit experience, John-Peter is the Director of Partner Engagement.

Jennie Grabel
Jennie Grabel

Vice President of Programs

Jennie Grabel is a committed, caring, strategic and optimistic leader with a passion for the profound and necessary work of the nonprofit sector.

Sahar Mitchell
Sahar Mitchell

Program Manager

Sahar is excited to share her commitment for implementing collaborative change with the SVP team.

Toscya Williams
Toscya Williams

Communications Intern

Toscya Williams is a fourth-year student at the University of Arizona majoring in Psychological Sciences.

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