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A New Leaf is dedicated to solving the most pressing challenges facing our community. From homelessness, to domestic violence, to poverty and more, we believe in giving people the resources they need to help themselves. See more about how we serve your community below:

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life-changing services to address urgent community needs

Since 1971, A New Leaf has provided assistance to those most in need in our community, helping families, children, and adults overcome the challenges they face.

Communities are made stronger when families are safe, have a secure home, are able to provide for themselves and their children, and are ultimately given a chance to make a brighter future for themselves.

By offering these compassionate services, we help households move from crisis to stability, making our community a better place to live.

22,321 lives were changed in 2024!

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people recovered from homelessness

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people improved their mental health

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people escaped domestic violence and abuse

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families received support services

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people improved their finances

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foster families were forever changed

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people improved their education

changing lives in our local community

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A New Leaf is dedicated to helping families, children, and adults in our community facing challenges of all kinds.

Whether it be the loss of a job, a medical crisis, domestic violence, homelessness, or another heartbreaking crisis, A New Leaf is here to help households recover and thrive.

With a rich ecosystem of services, A New Leaf provides a comprehensive foundation for families and individuals who fall on hard times or are looking to get ahead.

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	CHAIR: Tyler M. Abrahams Attorney – Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson, P.C.
VICE CHAIR: Peter Eberle SVP Commercial Banker III – AZ Bank & Trust	SECRETARY: Kara J. McNamara President – Corporate Interior Systems	TREASURER: Carolyn Iacobelli Partner – PricewaterhouseCoopers
FORMER CHAIR: Bill Scott Retired – Honeywell	Maribeth All Marketing Consultant, Self Employed	Frank Bennett Retired – Bennett Property Management
Anne Bennett-Perez Retired – Bennett Property Management	Jack Biggs Executive Vice President, Desert Financial	Lisa Capriotti Vice President, Community Operations – CCMC
David Dunlevy Sr. Vice President – FineMark National Bank & Trust	Malcolm Green Director of the Maricopa Arizona Experiment Station – University of Arizona	John Hernandez VP Site Services, APS
Renee Higgs Sr. Marketing Strategist – SRP	Elizabeth Anne Hill Campaign Marketing – Adobe, Inc.	Mike Hutchinson Executive Vice President – East Valley Partnership
Betty S. Lynch Community Advocate	Eric Matthias AVP of Middle Market National Underwriting – Nationwide	Brian Miller Retired, PetSmart
Kim Butler Perry Associate VP Strategic Partnerships – A.T. Still University	Clark Richter Attorney – Udall Shumway P.L.C.	Todd Skinner CPA – Skinner Clouse Group
Sharon Stinard Retired – CAAFA	Chris Trendler Partner – G.H. Smart	Ryan Weissmueller CEO, Fintrepid Solutions
Christina Worden Political Involvement Committee Administrator – Salt River Project	David Woolstrum Retired – UPS

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	CHAIR: Mark Schnepf Owner, Schnepf Farms
LEAF BOARD CHAIR: Tyler Abrahams Attorney – Broening Oberg Woods & Wilson, P.C.	VICE CHAIR Debra Duvall Retired, Arizona School Administrators	TREASURER/SECRETARY: Craig Kuhse Community Advocate
Carolyn Iacobelli Partner, PricewaterhouseCoopers	Lindsay Schube Attorney, Gammage & Burnham P.L.C.	Francesca Godi Attorney, The Godi Group

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CHAIR: Mike Hutchinson
Executive Vice President, East Valley Partnership

SECRETARY/TREASURER:

Maria Dawes
Community Advocate

Brad Roerig
Helicopter Technician, Air Methods Corp

Eron Schoolcraft
Victim Services Specialist, Mesa Police Department

Julie Spilsbury
Council Member, City of Mesa

Monica Margaillan
Early College Programs Manager, Mesa Community College

Shawnta Shane
Community Advocate

leadership staff

Michael Hughes

Michael Hughes
Chief Executive Officer

Michael Hughes serves as the Chief Executive Officer of A New Leaf. In his role as CEO, he is responsible to implement the strategic goals and objectives of the organization and to work with a diverse team to give direction and leadership to further the agency’s vision and mission. He has welcomed the growth and expansion of A New Leaf into a $40 million agency annually, critical to the social services capacity of the Valley. He holds an M.S. degree in Education from Nova University and a B.A. degree in Education from Arizona State University.

Joe Dulin

Joe Dulin, CFRE
Chief Philanthropy Officer

As lead strategist for A New Leaf’s philanthropy, Joe leads a dynamic team of development professionals in creating and guiding the implementation of a multi-year plan for increasing voluntary revenue to support the mission of the organization. Joe brings more than 30 years of experience in philanthropy and nonprofit management to A New Leaf. He is a graduate of Indiana University and a long time member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

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Catherine Dyciewski
Chief Administrative Officer

Catherine Dyciewski brings over 30 years of professional experience in finance and management. She currently leads the finance department at A New Leaf, overseeing all fiscal matters, including accounting, budgeting, internal controls, financial policies, business development, real estate, and IT. Prior to joining A New Leaf, Catherine served as Chief Financial Officer for the United Way of Greater Mercer County in New Jersey. A graduate of Rutgers University with a degree in Economics and Sociology, Catherine is actively involved in her community. She serves on the Property Committee for the Girl Scouts – Arizona Cactus-Pine Council and chairs a CFO networking group.

Kathy Di Nolfi

Kathy Di Nolfi
Chief Program Officer

Kathy Di Nolfi has many years of experience working in the roles of community advocate, staff leader, board member, and volunteer. She has worked for A New Leaf for more than 20 years. She received her B.S. degree in Social Relations from the University of California, Riverside. Since then, she has worked in the areas surrounding domestic violence and homelessness prevention and community action with roles of direct service and administration.

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Nicole Salter, LCSW, CPHQ
Chief Clinical Officer

Nicole Salter has over a 20 year career in Arizona community behavioral and integrated healthcare serving vulnerable and underserved populations. Nicole is passionate about removing barriers to care and reducing stigma associated with mental health. She has worked alongside dynamic and unique teams throughout the years in her various clinical, operations, and administrative roles. Nicole has served in executive leadership positions for more than half of her career. She received her MSW from the University of Oklahoma. Outside of work, she is a certified MixxedFit® instructor and one of her greatest joys is creating a sense of community and inclusivity through this people inspired dance fitness format.

Dawn Noonan
Chief Operating Officer

Dawn Noonan joined A New Leaf’s team in 2017 playing a pivotal role in streamlining operations and fostering growth, contributing to the organization’s success and impact in its mission and core values. With over 25 years of leadership experience in business operations, Dawn has specialized expertise in human resources services. She intuitively sees the threads of opportunity that wind through an organization, brings them together with others to extend their thinking to drive business strategies and positive operational changes. Throughout her career, Dawn has empowered peers and team members to recognize their unique capabilities to position themselves as key contributors by addressing career strategy, leadership development and visibility. She has an enthusiasm and optimistic belief in people that inspires them to become prouder, stronger, and more valuable contributors to their organizations and the people they serve.

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If you need help or have questions about financials, please contact Catherine Dyciewski, Chief Administrative Officer, at (480) 969-4024 or email directly at cdyciewski@turnanewleaf.org.

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