Promoted initiatives such as the creation of Phoenix Civic Plaza (now Phoenix Convention Center) and the implementation of the regional freeway and lightrail system and a statewide Racial Equity Advancement Project for the business ecosystem
Supported creation of the Arizona CEO Summit, First Things First and the Silent Witness Program while working to improve quality of life in underserved communities
Founded organizations critical to maintaining economic and leadership vitality for the region such as Valley Leadership, Science Foundation Arizona, and Global Pathways Institute at ASU Skysong
