It is important to know the various leaders – especially those that can impact education policy – in the state of Arizona.
Arizona State Elected Officials
Doug Ducey, Governor
Governor's Staff (appointed by Governor):
- Kirk Adams, Chief of Staff
- Gretchen Martinez, Director of Legislative Affairs
- Dawn Wallace, Education Advisor
Arizona 52nd Legislature (2015)
Republican Leaders
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- Sen. Andy Biggs, Senate President
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- Rep. David Gowan, House Speaker
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- Sen. Steve Yarbrough, Majority Leader
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- Rep. Steve Montenegro, Majority Leader
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- Sen. Gail Griffin, Majority Whip
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- Rep. David Livingston, Majority Whip
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- TBD, President Pro Tempore
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Democratic Leaders
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House:
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- Rep. Eric Meyer, Minority Leader
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- Sen. Steve Farley, Assistant Minority Leader
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- Rep. Bruce Wheeler, Assistant Minority Leader
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- Sen. Martin Quezada, Minority Co-Whip
- Sen. Lupe Contreras, Minority Co-Whip
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- Rep. Rebecca Rios, Minority Whip
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Education - House of Representatives Standing Committee
- Paul Boyer (R) - Chair
- Jay Lawrence (R) - Vice Chair
- Jill Norgaard (R)
- Doug Coleman (R)
- Bob Thorpe (R)
- Lisa Otondo (D)
- Reginald Bolding (D)
Education - Senate Standing Committee
- Kelli Ward (R) - Chair
- Kimberly Yee (R) - Vice Chair
- Sylvia Allen (R)
- Jeff Dial (R)
- Steve Smith (R)
- Carlyle Begay (D)
- David Bradley (D)
State Board of Education (appointed by Governor)
- Greg Miller, President
- Christine Thompson, Executive Director
Arizona State Department of Education (elected)
- Diane Douglas, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Arizona Board of Regents (appointed by Governor)
- Mark Killian, Chair
- Jay Heiler, Vice Chair
- Eileen Klein, ABOR President
[CLICK HERE, for a complete list of Regent members]
First Things First
- Sam Leyvas, chief executive officer
Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education (appointed by Governor)
- April Osborn, executive director
