PHOENIX (STN) — PHOENIX (STN) â The April episode of âIt Happens at STNâ was packed with practical insights and inspired collaboration to address some of Arizonaâs most pressing challengesâespecially in healthcare, housing, and youth empowerment.
New CEO Nathan Smith from Central Arizona Shelter Services (CASS) joined âLeading in the Momentâ to talk with UMOM COO Monique Lopez about how risk-taking, trust, and transparency are critical for organizations to both survive and thrive during times of uncertainty.
In âThe Wellness Collective,â Dr. Gagan Singh of Mercy Care joined Jessica Yanow from the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers and Pedro Cons of Adelante Healthcare to discuss the importance of prenatal care and the need to treat maternal health as both a clinical and community priority.
The theme of collaboration continued during âIn the Room,â where Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council teamed up with OneAZ Credit Union to showcase how early mentorship and financial literacy can spark lifelong leadership skills. Leaders from both organizations shared how strategic partnerships can nurture entrepreneurial thinking and help young girls visualize their futures in business and beyond.
As the region braces for a dramatic rise in the aging population, âMcQuaid Missionâ explored prevention-based housing strategies through the CHANGE program, an innovative model by the Foundation for Senior Living. CEO Tami Bohannon and community health worker Yvonne Romero described how embedding support services inside senior housing helps residents avoid both health crises and homelessness.
Plus, UMOMâs Meaghan Rodeck sits down for a candid conversation about leadership, and the STN team goes inside a unique homeless shelter as it celebrates its third anniversary.
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Here are the highlights from the April 2025 episode
4:00-14:27
Risk-taking and humility can drive mission success
UMOM COO Monique Lopez and CASS CEO Nathan Smith explained why leading through uncertainty requires taking calculated risks. From aligning teams around shared goals to building cultures of transparency and trust, they share lessons and encourage bold, values-driven decision-making.
14:29-17:12
A mission-driven leadership philosophy
Meaghan Rodeck, Vice President of Strategy and People Operations at UMOM New Day Centers, reflects on how her early experiences with family, community, and the arts shaped her approach to leadership and how she works to align systems at one of Arizonaâs most impactful family shelter organizations.
19:45-31:28
Closing Prenatal Care Gaps
Mercy Careâs Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Gagan Singh, Jessica Yanow, president and CEO of the Arizona Alliance for Community Health Centers, and Pedro Cons, COO of Adelante Healthcare, took a look at how early intervention, digital tools, and community health partnerships are working to close gaps in care.
33:45-37:15
Building Young Entrepreneurs
At a collaborative business-building event, OneAZ Credit Union and the Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine are helping young girls grow as entrepreneurs and community leaders by learning everything from sales strategy to financial literacy.
37:16-47:19
Teaming up to empower future leaders
Thanks to support from partners like OneAZ Credit Union, Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine is preparing young girls to thrive in business and beyond. Hear firsthand from Girl Scout Kiana Sitz and co-CEO Mary Mitchell about a launchpad for financial literacy and confidence.
48:53-52:05
Sprung structure success
As Respiro celebrates its third year on Key Campus, leaders from Keys to Change, ASU, and the frontline staff reflect on how this unique 95-bed shelter continues to evolve by focusing on dignity, stability, and long-term success.
52:05-1:03:25
Inside FSLâs CHANGE Program
As Arizonaâs aging population continues to grow, an innovative collaboration is showing signs of success in preventing homelessness among seniors. Leaders from FSL, Keys to Change, and Mercy Care spotlight the move to embed community health workers directly into senior housing to proactively address health and housing stability.
