Southern Arizona’s next generation of leaders is making an impact across business, education, public service, health care, nonprofits and the arts. This year’s 40 Under 40 honorees reflect the region’s diverse talent and a shared commitment to strengthening the communities they call home. Meet the rising leaders helping shape Southern Arizona’s future.
A Tucson business and community leader, Robles brings a career in commercial real estate and… Read moreAbigale “Abi” Robles
A Tucson-born commercial litigator, Bevans brings experience from Harvard Law and a commitme… Read moreAlexander Bevans
An artist and community builder, Ma leads statewide arts programs and creates experiences de… Read moreAmanda Ma
A Tucson educator and community volunteer, Moreno works to support multilingual students, fa… Read moreAnaid Moreno
The founder of Jet Sports Training, Rodriguez has turned his passion for athletics into a Tu… Read moreBobby “The Jet” Rodriguez
A University of Arizona Spanish instructor, Lara connects students with bilingual, community… Read moreBrenda Lara
A University of Arizona education and training coordinator, Urquidez promotes leadership dev… Read moreCelina Urquidez
A behavioral health leader at HOPE, Chavez draws on his lived experience to expand access to… Read moreChris Chavez
A University of Arizona law school administrator and professor, Gast supports students while… Read moreChris Gast
The owner and CEO of BB Hill Landscaping, Beltran has grown his family business while invest… Read moreChristian Beltran
A behavioral health leader at HOPE Inc., Carrozza works to improve quality, compliance and a… Read moreChristian Carrozza
A Tucson chiropractor, speaker and health care consultant, Früster focuses on helping provid… Read moreDr. Jamal Früster
A higher education compliance leader at Pima Community College, Stoddart has spent more than… Read moreDr. Melissa Stoddart
A Tucson behavioral health leader, Marks works to expand access to mental health care while … Read moreDr. Stephanie Marks
A public engagement leader at Horrocks, Frazelle helps Arizona communities understand and pa… Read moreErica Frazelle
A Tucson community organizer and visual storyteller, Bedoya uses communications and digital … Read moreFabiola Bedoya
A nationally recognized disability advocate, Martinez uses his experience to promote inclusi… Read moreGabriel “Gabe” Martinez
A longtime hospitality leader, Fricke pairs her focus on guest service and team development … Read moreGrace Fricke
A Tucson public servant, Ladriere has built a career across local, county and federal govern… Read moreJazlín Ladriere
A University of Arizona educator and scholar, Henao-Muñoz advances bilingual education, stud… Read moreJhonatan Henao-Muñoz
U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego’s Southern Arizona director, Toyos brings experience in federal gove… Read moreJordan-Isaiah Toyos
A Southern Arizona nonprofit leader, Romero builds partnerships focused on survivor support,… Read moreJosué Romero
An Oro Valley public administrator, Shaddock works across policy, finance, economic developm… Read moreKarl Shaddock
Casino Del Sol CFO Kristopher Ritzmann leads financial strategy and a 100-person team while … Read moreKristopher Ritzmann
A University of Arizona program coordinator, Coronado creates events and partnerships that c… Read moreLauren Coronado
A Tucson salon owner, educator and mentor, Bridges helps young stylists build sustainable ca… Read moreLindsey Bridges
The owner of Templo Fitness, Encinas has built a community-focused Tucson gym centered on he… Read moreMartin Encinas
A nonprofit leader and advocate, Davis works to support Southern Arizona children and famili… Read moreMegan Davis
A sustainability leader and entrepreneur, Gomez combines small-business advocacy, clean-ener… Read moreMoises Gomez
A clinical research leader, Calles helped build TMC Health’s research program into a globall… Read moreNatalia Elias Calles
A commercial real estate adviser, Fenn combines business strategy and relationship-building … Read moreNia Fenn
Arizona quarterback Noah Fifita enters the 2026 season as the nation’s active career leader … Read moreNoah Fifita
An Arizona Central Credit Union financial professional, Zebal builds community partnerships … Read morePatrick Zebal
The founder of Upleveled Wellness, Burgos creates spaces for wellness, entrepreneurship and … Read moreRossy Burgos
The Humane Society of Southern Arizona’s CFO, Thomas uses financial leadership to strengthen… Read moreRyan Thomas
A Tucson attorney and bar association leader, Ansinelli serves clients across civil litigati… Read moreSamantha Ansinelli
A financial planner and community leader, Bennett helps clients build values-based financial… Read moreScott Bennett
The Tucson entrepreneur behind LET’S SWEAT and FR!DAY PILATES, Chiquette is building fitness… Read moreSoleil Schwabe-Chiquette
The founder of Tannas Botannas, Cole has built a growing family-owned business around Mexica… Read moreTanna Cole
A University of Arizona career development coordinator, Alonso connects students with opport… Read moreValeria “V” Alonso