Carlos Valenzuela grew up along the Douglas/Agua Prieta border in the 50s the son of a Spanish-only speaking ranching family. He learned English and eventually earned a master’s in international management and was a successful young manager in Argentina, Brasil, Venezuela, and Mexico City before leaving it for the lifestyle freedom allowed to him as…
Jenn Hopkins-Reilly
I moved to Tucson in 1998, I’ve now lived here for more years than where I grew up and consider Tucson my hometown. Here is where I really grew up and discovered who I was meant to be. Art & writing are my passions and even if I’m not currently creating I’m always involved in…
Peter Spooner
I currently am living my dream. Ever since I began collecting coins at age 10 – I always wanted to be a dealer. Finally 6 years ago I got my chance and was able to combine all my prior training as a bartender, stock broker, salesman for University of Phoenix and financial representative in real…
Melinda Matson Spina
I’m in my late forties. I grew up in a family that moved all over the U.S. and overseas. I’m a sucker for cats. Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family. My family is eclectic. In the early 1960s, my parents met in Vietnam. My mother is Vietnamese, and her mother was…
Lacey Nagao
Hey there! I’m Lacey Nagao. I am honored to be asked to complete this questionnaire. In all honesty though, I always struggle with these types of paragraphs because it’s hard to pinpoint exactly how to describe one’s self. I’m certainly not someone that can be fit into a typical “box” so to speak. I spent…
James Portis
I am an intelligent, dedicated entrepreneur who combines a creative, artistic soul with a highly technical mind. As a musician, writer, developer, and digital artist, I use computer technologies to take my ideas and inspirations and turn them into interesting digital products for wide consumption. I am fascinated by the natural world and space exploration,…