https://www.azbloodalliance.org/home daily 1.0 2025-04-16 https://www.azbloodalliance.org/about daily 0.75 2023-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/ed2d03bf-3b0c-4b60-a16b-473cf43065d9/azflagcrop.jpg Mission, Vision & Priorities - Advocacy Advance health equity by advocating for access to appropriate, affordable, culturally-informed care for all Arizonans with bleeding disorders. Improve access to patient-centered, integrated care, including behavioral health services. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/f034a192-1517-47dd-85bb-647b37f06efc/neonbrand-1-aA2Fadydc-unsplash+%281%29.jpg Mission, Vision & Priorities - Education Promote wellness and prevention through education. Educate to empower patients and families to advocate for relevant legislation and manage their care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/0aa37727-f5e4-429a-8dab-99c56d170980/clay-banks-LjqARJaJotc-unsplash+%281%29.jpg Mission, Vision & Priorities - Community Increase community-based support services. Network families together to create a community alliance of support https://www.azbloodalliance.org/our-programs daily 0.75 2025-06-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/d21166ec-65b2-4aa9-b8d1-b97439f7a1d7/_CGI8027.jpg Programs & Event Calendar - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/f520e92b-b495-4650-9a55-165f8b05215a/Copy+of+_CGI7971.jpg Programs & Event Calendar - Advocacy Programs AZ Bloodline Leaders: Teens and young adults, come learn how to share your story to impact change. We provide leadership training and advocacy tools for the rising generation of leaders in the bleeding disorders community—plus, opportunities to meet friends and have fun along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/0d221f78-3d71-41f2-9268-18dbdc5022c8/_CGI7990.jpg Programs & Event Calendar - Education Programs Arizona Blood Summit: Our annual Blood Summit highlights current topics relating to the bleeding disorders community and delivers strategies to help members improve their health and wellbeing. Educational Series: Join us each month as we partner with organizations and experts to provide additional education for our community. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/af792a27-3039-4c83-8955-3263b87fda75/Copy+of+_CGI8108.jpg Programs & Event Calendar - Community Programs Monthly Activities: Let’s share, learn and have fun together. We look forward to hosting regular activities for families, teens, parents, and specific bleeding disorder groups. Whether it’s a pool party, advocacy training, rafting trip or parent support meeting, we are stronger together. Visit our Events Calendar to learn more. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/joinus daily 0.75 2024-10-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/f19a016e-6c95-4b3c-8c0c-ca1faf12ba25/Copy+of+_CGI8078+%281%29.jpg Become a Member https://www.azbloodalliance.org/whoweare daily 0.75 2025-01-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/e7d73549-c9f3-4bc7-a808-f528a30c8e52/Copy+of+_CGI8012.jpg Who We Are - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/f520e92b-b495-4650-9a55-165f8b05215a/Copy+of+_CGI7971.jpg Who We Are - Advocacy Programs AZ Bloodline Leaders: Teens and young adults, come learn how to share your story to impact change. We provide leadership training and advocacy tools for the rising generation of leaders in the bleeding disorders community—plus, opportunities to meet friends and have fun along the way. Learn more about our advocacy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/0d221f78-3d71-41f2-9268-18dbdc5022c8/_CGI7990.jpg Who We Are - Education Programs Arizona Blood Summit: Our annual Blood Summit highlights current topics relating to the bleeding disorders community and delivers strategies to help members improve their health and wellbeing. Educational Series: Join us each month as we partner with organizations and experts to provide additional education for our community. Visit our Events Calendar to learn more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/af792a27-3039-4c83-8955-3263b87fda75/Copy+of+_CGI8108.jpg Who We Are - Community Programs Monthly Activities: ABA hosts regular activities for families, teens, parents, and specific bleeding disorder groups. Whether it’s a pool party, advocacy training, rafting trip or parent support meeting, we are stronger together. Visit our Events Calendar to learn more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/a1fcc80e-4d0c-44bb-b737-788fab81904b/IMG24+%281%29.jpg Who We Are - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/events daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/f5c7fd0b-c4c1-41e4-b69a-2179e383b162/group-dining-space-cdo-gilbert-full-restaurant-buyout-00.jpg Upcoming Events - World Hemophilia Day April 7th | Gilbert, AZ Join us for dinner and education in recognition of WHD. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/2d016a3b-0ca2-401d-8192-3e1c2b3464db/az.jpg Upcoming Events - Herencia Latina 25 de Abril | Phoenix, AZ Mas información proximamente https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/2000638b-3404-451f-81c3-e68d372cc808/az.jpg Upcoming Events - Family Education Weekend July 25th-26th | Tucson, AZ Save the date https://www.azbloodalliance.org/team daily 0.75 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/b8be001f-3962-426e-ad4a-be7c21e669d0/rebeccabeebe.png Meet Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/dc668a8a-a6ff-496c-8e5a-8f05edf65021/Russ_IMG_0733_ed+copy.jpg Meet Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/d4542a16-ad38-4736-bd82-b5462826878a/1000009256.jpg Meet Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/7ae47174-3499-4304-805e-d63b02508fe9/Picture12.jpg Meet Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/1648612896914-15XA2IE45VL15YF5PEND/Picture14.png Meet Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/9fb3b2e8-0c80-4550-91a5-91d8fe337d37/IMG_20250122_082934.jpg Meet Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/ad053036-fd77-48cb-bacd-0beaadf2b8eb/image0.jpeg Meet Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/01c78ad4-0cea-480d-910f-dd73a0dc3d83/TJ.jpg Meet Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/31ac4a76-fc9b-4b58-b217-84caeb9da312/IMG_3353.jpg Meet Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/6195bd77-34e8-4650-af6b-5db2cbdc3dc2/338587615_751410809709043_4711829332213396976_n.jpg Meet Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/89a6f1b4-3669-4ad9-b656-0321b6df2c39/IMG24+%281%29.jpg https://www.azbloodalliance.org/rebecca-beebe daily 0.75 2022-03-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/9e8b5858-b527-453a-995d-9a922641dac2/Picture3.png Rebecca Beebe Bio - Rebecca Beebe Rebecca Beebe works at Arizona Capitol Connections, a government relations and public affairs firm. She lobbies for the firm’s clients at the Arizona state legislature. Her areas of expertise include education policy, healthcare policy, and state budget issues. Before her lobbying career began, she worked on political campaigns and for non-profits focused on economic development. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/cindy-komar daily 0.75 2022-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/9a217a54-c9eb-42f7-9b2e-3ea3056dbd9b/Picture6.png Cindy Komar Bio - Cindy Komar Cindy Komar has 20+ nonprofit leadership experience in advocacy, business development and strategic planning for patient health organizations. Having a son with hemophilia, she has strived to make a positive difference for those living with chronic bleeding disorders. She became involved in the Arizona Hemophilia Association fifteen years ago, joining the board of directors where she served as Vice-President and President before becoming the Executive Director the past ten years. Cindy wrote the business plans and founded the Arizona Bleeding Disorders Health and Wellness Center (ABDC), My Neighborhood Primary Care (MNPC), AVASA RX, and Get Infused Infusion Suite. Cindy serves on national nonprofit boards as well as local, community boards. She is the founder and Executive Director of the Arizona Chronic Care Together Coalition. Prior to joining the nonprofit sector, she worked for 18 years in business development, sales, and insurance. She has a passion for the bleeding disorders community has devoted her life to making a difference in the lives of others. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her 3 kids and her husband. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/laura-capello-bio daily 0.75 2022-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/edb5b4cd-9a51-4972-9110-e958e03ae51b/Picture1.jpg Laura Capello Bio - Laura Capello Laura Capello is currently the President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona. She has served as the Manager of Community Relations and Special Projects at the Arizona State University Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation. She also worked as a consultant for four years helping several nonprofit and for profit clients with their marketing and special events needs, including Mesa Arts Center, the Celebrity Fight Night Foundation, The Arthritis Foundation, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Chaparral Suites, Eight, Arizona PBS and Luke Air Force Base. Laura believes giving back is one of the most important things she can do, so she continues to stay active in her community. She has served as a board member for Seeds for Autism, an organization that provides a path from "learning to earning" for young adults with autism. She also recently became an inaugural board member for Young & Empowered Women's Association, whose mission is to provide professional development and networking opportunities to a diverse group of rising female leaders that are passionate about service, career advancement, and empowering others. She is a member of Valley Leadership Class XXV and stays involved with its Leadership Institute and programs as well as Charter 100. She was named as one of the "Most Admired Leaders" from Phoenix Business Magazine in 2019, and as a "Difference Maker" from TIAA in 2018. She has also been recognized as a Sun Devil 100 for the last 3 years. This award recognizes ASU Alumni who run or own their own business. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/angela-tom-bio daily 0.75 2022-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/af87be36-c9e8-4f5d-be4a-904a85ea1671/Picture14.png Angela Tom Bio - Angela Tom Angela Tom is the Director of US Field Medical Affairs at Orchard Therapeutics. In this role, Angela is responsible for US Field Medical strategy and leadership. She has a passion for bringing innovative therapies to people in need. Prior to starting her career in Biotech, Angela was the Nurse Practitioner for Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant then Hemophilia Nurse Practitioner at the University of Arizona. One of her favorite achievements was founding Camp H.U.G. (Hemophilia Uniting Generations) for families to have an opportunity for experiential learning. Her Biotech career began in Field Medical at Biogen (subsequently Bioverativ then Sanofi-Genzyme) helping to launch two first in class Extended Half Life Factor therapies for Hemophilia. Angela received her BSN and MS in Nursing from the University of Arizona. She lives in Tucson, Arizona where she enjoys travel, camping, desert hikes, local music and UofA Basketball. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/prescott-sakai-bio daily 0.75 2024-06-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/64948da4-8034-4e1d-858c-78a747b1918a/Picture11.jpg Prescott Sakai Bio - Prescott Sakai Prescott Sakai grew up in Arizona attending high school in Tempe and college at The University of Arizona where he graduated with a Masters in Electrical Engineering. He has spent his career in the semiconductor industry, and is currently a Business Unit Director at onsemi in Phoenix. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, mountain biking, and camping. Prescott has Hemophilia B. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/joshua-shear-bio daily 0.75 2022-05-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/7ae47174-3499-4304-805e-d63b02508fe9/Picture12.jpg Joshua Shear Bio - Joshua Shear Joshua Shear is a family man, Suns Fan and the owner of an I.T. company in Northern Arizona. Serving on the board is just one way he hopes to help enrich the lives of others affected by blood disorders." https://www.azbloodalliance.org/russell-branaghan-bio daily 0.75 2023-10-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/dc668a8a-a6ff-496c-8e5a-8f05edf65021/Russ_IMG_0733_ed+copy.jpg Russell Branaghan - Russell Branaghan Russell J. Branaghan, PhD is President of Research Collective, a healthcare Human Factors Engineering and User Experience consultancy in Tempe, AZ. He is also Professor Emeritus of Human Systems Engineering at Arizona State University and Visiting Professor of Human Factors Engineering at Northwestern University. He has won “Outstanding Faculty” Awards at both schools. In 2021, Springer/Nature published his book “Humanizing Healthcare: Human Factors for Medical Device Design”. At ASU, Russ served as Department Chair of Technological Entrepreneurship and Human Systems Engineering. He also co-founded and directed the degrees in User Experience Design and Tech Entrepreneurship. Prior to that, Russ served in R&D leadership roles at Hewlett-Packard and IBM. Russ especially enjoys entrepreneurship, having co-built and successfully exited three consulting companies. Nowadays, his work focuses on making medical products useful, usable, desirable, and safe. His clients include mostly Fortune 500 companies, but he also works with smaller firms and start-ups. Russ has Hemophilia A and enjoys every opportunity to help others with bleeding disorders. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/azhemophilia daily 0.75 2025-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/207d1b87-2547-4043-a36e-07f947ce4f3c/ABA_+Hemophilia+Logo.png Arizona Hemophilia Foundation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/954250de-6290-4e67-bd20-a965fd27d4ca/20240811_094109.jpg https://www.azbloodalliance.org/azvonwillebrand daily 0.75 2025-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/8e53a55e-4b11-46ff-90c9-23324e942090/ABA_von+Willebrand+Logo.png Arizona von Willebrand Foundation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/311f8e7a-3ff1-4256-a0fa-d140511920ab/20240928_142101.jpg https://www.azbloodalliance.org/azsicklecell daily 0.75 2025-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/07df6d35-7658-4c5e-aac5-4d2dd5b9107d/ABA_+Sickle+Cell+Logo.png Arizona Sickle Cell Association - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/8a667802-611c-47e9-9255-a0be175d7836/2024-06-29+09.44.40.jpg https://www.azbloodalliance.org/chrissy-cotts-bio daily 0.75 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/48a2b30a-35cb-4a00-bf48-5b0be456d3f4/1000009256.jpg Chrissy Cotts - Chrissy Cotts Chrissy has been a member of the bleeding disorder community for over 30 years when her brother was diagnosed with Hemophilia. She has recently moved back to AZ after moving around the US following her husband’s military career. This adventure led Chrissy to be an active member of various hemophilia organizations across the country. Chrissy has a passion for helping others that she became a nurse and currently works in a hematology clinic. Chrissy’s driving force is to give back to the community that her father cared about deeply. Growing up her father served as a board member and as President of the Arizona Hemophilia Association. Chrissy spent her youth volunteering and learning about Hemophilia. Chrissy’s father helped set up programs for the bleeding disorders community such as the Salsa Challenge and bring a camp to Az so all community members could attend. His dedication to the bleeding disorders community helped mold Chrissy to be an advocate for Hemophilia. Chrissy is incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve the bleeding disorders community and can’t wait to see how we all grow together. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/donate daily 0.75 2025-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/4610f933-174b-46ad-b116-867c088df307/20230225_104005.jpg https://www.azbloodalliance.org/juan-pablo-lopez-padilla daily 0.75 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/6f92ef81-2512-49d5-96ab-eea301cfc742/JuanPabloLopezPadilla.jpg Juan Pablo Lopez Padilla - Juan Pablo Lopez Padilla Juan Pablo Lopez Padilla likes to go by Pablo. He has been part of the bleeding disorders community his entire life. He was a spontaneous mutation at birth with severe Hemophilia and feels truly proud to be able to give back. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/fabiola-herrera daily 0.75 2025-01-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/5e39c57a-a2ce-44ce-a9ad-2d34705e503b/image0.jpeg Fabiola Herrera - Fabiola Herrera Fabiola Herrera moved to Phoenix in 2015. Her son was diagnosed with Hemophilia at six months of age. This was a very difficult time for her and her family not knowing what the future would hold. Luckily, Fabiola found the bleeding disorders community a few years ago and has been able to call ABA home attending as many programs as possible. She is determined to make an impact in the community. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/tj-randt-bio daily 0.75 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/141b6a31-9349-4688-8c7d-3dfd2011ffd8/TJ.jpg TJ Randt Bio - TJ Randt TJ is currently a Senior Advisor for Sparta Wealth Partners, which specializes in Financial Planning, Wealth Management, and Family Office Services. He currently holds Charted Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) accreditations. He was born and raised in Mesa, Arizona where he still lives with his wife Mayra and three children Trey, Hannah, and Jayden. TJ and Mayra know firsthand raising a family with a child with disabilities as their youngest Jayden is on the autism spectrum. He is a Current member of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce. TJ brings a diverse background of Finance, Leadership, and compassion to the Board of Directors for AZ Blood Alliance. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/suzy-osornio-bio daily 0.75 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/52e8c771-98b2-4ff7-82d6-25e07dad7d92/IMG_3353.jpg Suzy Osornio Bio - Suzy Osornio Azusena (Suzy) Osornio has been part of the hemophilia community since her younger brother was diagnosed with Hemophilia, 23 years ago. This personal experience has shaped her dedication to healthcare and advocacy for those living with a bleeding disorder. As a school nurse, she finds it incredibly rewarding to support students in their academic and personal growth while managing their health needs. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, acrylic painting, and spending quality time with her pets and family. https://www.azbloodalliance.org/martha-reyes-1 daily 0.75 2025-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6217b4505b072c13c156ab43/9d7db03e-c20b-405e-8c4c-f5cfe7018d9d/338587615_751410809709043_4711829332213396976_n.jpg Martha Reyes - Martha Reyes Martha Reyes is a proud immigrant from Mexico who moved to the United States at the age of 13. She has made Tucson her home for the past 23 years, where she has raised her 12-year-old daughter, Ximena, who was born with the blood disorder Sickle Cell Disease. Since Ximena's diagnosis, Martha has become a dedicated advocate for those affected by the disease, tirelessly working to raise awareness and provide support for the community. In October of 2024, Martha and Ximena's advocacy efforts led to the proclamation of October as Sickle Cell Awareness Month in the City of Tucson. Their work was later recognized in December, when they received the prestigious Care in Action Women Who Care Award for their outstanding contributions to the community. A graduate of Pueblo High School and a continuing learner through Pima Community College, Martha has a strong foundation in research and data entry. Her professional journey also includes significant experience working and volunteering with numerous community-based organizations. Currently she works for a non-profit organization, where she brings her deep passion for serving the community, along with a wide range of skills that contribute to her role in creating positive change. Martha’s commitment to advocacy, empowerment, and community development drives her every day as she works to build a more inclusive and supportive environment for all