Podcasts

{podcast} Serving as the Director of Admissions and Marketing at St. John Paul II Catholic High School, Matthew Gonzalez works with parents and children from all walks of life who are passionate about Catholic education. According to Statista, in 2019, approximately 13.5% of Arizona's population was living beneath the poverty [...]

{podcast} Coming from a background in finance and accounting, Kevin Strayton understands how great of a need there is for financial assistance when it comes to Catholic education. Strayton worked with companies like AT&T Wireless before realizing that he wanted his career to be more centered on helping those who [...]

{podcast} It can be rare in today's day and age to find people who truly love their jobs, but Mary Jo Wahlers is one of those people. The journey to her current position was a natural one — she started as a parish member, moved into a volunteer position, and [...]

{podcast} Having served the Diocese of Phoenix for the last 17 years, Father Fred Adamson dedicates his life to helping people grow their relationships with Christ. Coming from a background in the healthcare industry, he empathizes with the hardships that individuals face daily and seeks to offer peace of mind [...]

{podcast} While we love to celebrate long-time Arizona residents, it's always wonderful to recognize those who have chosen to live here — individuals who've seen what else is out there and decided to call Arizona home. Jacqueline Kennedy, the director of recruitment for St. Mary's Catholic High School in Phoenix, [...]

{podcast} Rose Defer, the Development Director for St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School, serves as proof of the good that a Catholic education can do. Having gone to Catholic schools in her youth, she describes feeling blessed that she can professionally serve the community that she grew up in. She [...]

Giving to those in need is fulfilling for anybody, but it is especially rewarding when you are giving to a cause close to your heart. Tim Klei, President and CEO of Allied Group Sales, knows this firsthand. AGS is a partner of Catholic Education Arizona and directs tax credits to [...]

{podcast} Cigna is a company that offers a variety of health services ranging from supplemental health to dental and vision. The organization believes that physical and mental health work together and that individuals need to prioritize both — figuring out how to balance the two. Brad Anderson, VP of Sales [...]

{podcast} What many business owners in Arizona may not realize is that they have the opportunity to support their communities in simple ways that don't require significant time and effort. Dignity Memorial is just one business that does this — directing its tax dollars to support Boys Hope Girls Hope [...]