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Board of Directors

New Way Academy Board of Directors

Our Board includes diverse professionals, community volunteers, and New Way Academy parents who take an active role in leading and supporting the school with gifts of time, expertise, and financial resources. 

If you are interested in serving on the New Way Academy Board of Directors, please email Jill Facon at facon@newwayacademy.org 

Lea Phillips

Lea Phillips

Chairperson,
Partner at Ballard Spahr,
New Way Parent
Deborah Conti

Deborah Conti

Vice Chairperson,
Director at ISD,
New Way Alumnus Parent
Brett Bernstein

Brett Bernstein

Treasurer,
CEO at Jigsaw Developmental Services,
New Way Parent
Kara Williams

Kara Williams

Secretary,
Graduate Student at Arizona State University,
New Way Parent
Cynthia Bowers

Cynthia Bowers

Chief Human Resources Office at InfoArmor
Alex Marek

Alex Marek

Senior Wealth Advisor and Founding Partner at Ironwood Wealth Management,
New Way Parent
Joe Stubblefield

Joe Stubblefield

Senior Learning Consultant at BRILJENT,
New Way Parent
James Arndt

James Arndt

Principal at Camelback High School
Mary Curtis

Mary Curtis

Strategic Human Resources Partner
Brian Nelson

Brian Nelson

Financial Planner and Business Consultant at Tribe Financial Group,
New Way Alumnus Parent
Katie Chavez

Katie Chavez

Head of School
Laura Keathley

Laura Keathley

Executive Director
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