Honoring every woman who has served the Pima County / Tucson Women's Commission — past and present.
★ CELEBRATING 50 YEARS · 1976–2026 ★
Our Mission
To advance equity and equality for women and girls by advising local government, fostering leadership, promoting wellness, and connecting our community to vital resources and support.
Our Vision
A Tucson and Pima County where every woman and girl has the safety, opportunity, and empowerment she deserves — for herself, her family, and her community.
Current Commissioners
Executive Committee first (Chair Kim Fitch, Treasurer Molly Ring, Vice Chair Annie Sykes, Secretary Sierra Yamanaka), then by appointing body — Pima County, City of Tucson, and open seats.
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Kim Fitch
Chair
★ Executive Committee1 term
Appointed by Pima County Board of Supervisors · District 3
Why I serve: add your story
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Molly Ring
Treasurer
★ Executive Committee1 term
Appointed by Pima County Board of Supervisors · District 1
Why I serve: add your story
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Annie Sykes
Vice Chair · Nominating Chair
★ Executive Committee⇄ 2 terms
Appointed by Pima County Board of Supervisors · District 5
Why I serve: add your story
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Sierra Yamanaka
Secretary · Strategic & 50th Chair
★ Executive Committee1 term
Appointed by Tucson Mayor & Council · Ward 2
Why I serve: add your story
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Roberta Vance
DV Resource Guide Chair
1 term
Appointed by Tucson Mayor & Council · Ward 4
Why I serve: add your story
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Stephanie Noriega
50th Presentation Chair
1 term
Appointed by Tucson Mayor & Council · Ward 5
Why I serve: add your story
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Ashley Rubin
Commissioner
1 term
Appointed by Tucson Mayor & Council · Ward 6
Why I serve: add your story
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Ana Marrufo
Commissioner
1 term
Appointed by Tucson Mayor & Council · Ward 1
Why I serve: add your story
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Lauren Burson
Commissioner
1 term
Appointed by Tucson Mayor & Council · Ward 3
Why I serve: add your story
MV
Maria Vianey Valdez-Cardenas
Commissioner
1 term
Appointed by Commission-recommended appointee
Why I serve: add your story
JW
Joyce Wong
Building Maintenance Chair
1 term
Appointed by Commission-recommended appointee
Why I serve: add your story
ZD
Zoey Dzieman
Commissioner · newly seated
1 term
Appointed by Commission-recommended appointee
Why I serve: add your story
MG
Melinda Gomez
Commissioner
1 term
Appointed by Commission-recommended appointee
Why I serve: add your story
HA
Halle Aquino
Commissioner
1 term
Appointed by Commission-recommended appointee
Why I serve: add your story
Commissioners: make this yours
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Alumni — Commissioners Who Built the Legacy
Five decades of women have served. Filter by era or honor those we've lost.
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Alison Hughes
Chair & Volunteer Director
Middle · 2000–2020
★ Executive Committee⇄ 2 terms
🕊️ In Loving Memory
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Lucinda Hughes-Juan
Chair
Middle · 2000–2020
★ Executive Committee1 term
🕊️ In Loving Memory
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Sheila Tobias
Secretary & Asst. Treasurer · Author
Middle · 2000–2020
★ Executive Committee⇄ 2 terms
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Debra Johnson
Treasurer
Middle · 2000–2020
★ Executive Committee1 term
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Lucy Howell
Commissioner · Founder, My Girl Power
Middle · 2000–2020
⇄ 2 terms
MV
Dr. Mercy Valencia
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
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Dr. Joyceen Boyle
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
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Nena Ashton
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
MS
Mohur Sarah Sidhwa
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
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Imelda V. Cuyugan
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
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Emma Juan
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
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Marietta Martin
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
CV
Cecilia Vindiola
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
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Dr. Margaret Higgins
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
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Martha J. Moore-Monroy
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
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Dr. Kathleen Williamson
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
MG
Maxine Goodman
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
JA
Jennifer Hesketh Aviles
Commissioner
Middle · 2000–2020
1 term
CS
Courtney Slanaker
Commissioner
Era: verify
1 term⚑ verify
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Trina Callie
Commissioner
Era: verify
1 term⚑ verify
In loving memory of the commissioners we've lost, including Sheila Tobias and Lucinda Hughes-Juan. Any past commissioner (or a loved one) can add a page or a tribute.
