Leadership

The Arizona Commission of African-American Affairs consists of nine governor-appointed members, executive leaders from eight key state agencies, and a dedicated operational staff. Together, our experienced professionals and passionate community leaders work tirelessly to advocate for and empower the African-American community across Arizona, addressing unique challenges and driving meaningful opportunities for growth and equity.

Executive Staff

Jerry J. McPherson

Executive Director

Brandy Ervin

Executive Assistant

Appointed Commissioners

Commissioners are appointed by the Governor and serve three-year terms.

Ashley Anderson

President, Greater Phoenix Urban League Young Professionals

Col. Jeffrey Glover

Director, Department of Public Safety

Jimmy Hart

CEO, Hart Global Industries

Hon. Berdetta Hodge

Councilmember, City of Tempe

Hon. Khara House

Councilmember, City of Flagstaff

Jackie Johnson

Diversity Director, City of Scottsdale

Dianne Post

Attorney/Legal Director, Secular Coalition for Arizona

Robbie Sherwood

Communications Director, Arizona House of Representatives

Dr. Tonya Strozier

Director, Tucson Unified School District, African American Student Services

Ex-Officio Commissioners

The executive (or their appointed representative) of each agency serves as an Ex-Officio Commissioner.

Governor Katie Hobbs

Governor

Tanesha Charity, MPA

Executive Officer, Arizona Department of Transportation

Jennifer Cunico

Director, Department Of Health Services

Tonya Hamilton

Director, Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family

Art Harding

Chief Operations Officer, Department of Education

Hon. Leah Landrum Taylor

Assistant Director, Office of Community Engagement, Department of Economic Security

Kris Mayes

Attorney General

Alix Skelpsa Ridgway

Interim Director, Office of Tourism

Sandra Watson

President/CEO, Arizona Commerce Authority