Land Acknowledgment
We respectfully acknowledge that Heritage Square is on the traditional territory and homelands of the O’Odham and Piipaash peoples and their ancestors. Click here for more information about this land acknowledgment.
Mission
Heritage Square Foundation is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories, collection, historic buildings and grounds of Heritage Square, serving as a relevant, engaging, and inclusive community resource and as a tangible connection to our diverse local history.
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Vision
The people of Heritage Square Foundation have a vision to harness the power of shared personal and community experiences to enrich and transform lives. Heritage Square is:
- Authentic. At Heritage Square, everyone is welcome to admire the original historic buildings inside and out, learn about Phoenix history and lifeways, walk your dog, enjoy a meal, share a cup of joe, exchange vows, and literally smell the roses. Life blossoms at Heritage Square.
- A destination in the heart of Phoenix that represents not only the origins and history of Phoenix but also the ongoing development of our City, always reimagining our identity to connect with the people of Phoenix and remain relevant to our community’s needs and expectations.
- A collaboration of volunteers, Foundation staff, City staff, business and nonprofit partners, and other stakeholders that actively seeks to build each other up and to understand and serve the diversity of people that makes up our audience of Phoenicians, Arizonans, and appreciated visitors.
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Heritage Square Staff
Executive Director:
Kari Carlisle
(602) 699-4321Deputy Director:
Ashley Davis
(602) 699-5994Director of Visitor Engagement:
Sarah Matchette
(602) 388-8090Research Historian:
Heather Roberts
Collections Manager:
Tyler Bennett
Visitor Services Manager:
Eric Gerry
(602) 258-0048Museum Specialist:
Alexandra Bushman
Olivia Buffington
Lisa SchepperEvents Coordinator:
Kalyn Thompson
(602) 699-5229Events Contractor:
Mark Evans
Contract Bookkeeper:
Jennifer Hance
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Board of Directors
Executive Board
Kevin Lozier (Northern Trust), President
Gerald Cook (Cook Associates Architects, Inc.), Vice President
Laura Read, Treasurer
Leah Harrison (Salt River Project), Secretary
Luis Cruz (Cruz Financial Group), At Large
Tobias Hogan (MUFG Bank), At Large
Community Board
Andrew Abraham, (Burch & Cracchiolo Attorneys)
Clottee Hammons (Emancipation Arts, LLC)
Jodi Silvio (Salt River Project)
Linda Zaruches (Contract HR Professional)
Gayle Simmons (Simmons Tax & Accounting Services LLP)
Val Wilson (Deer Valley Unified School District)
Emeritus Board
Vicki Beaver
Liz Zveglich
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City of Phoenix Park Staff
Park Manager:
Benjamin (Ben) Chavarria
Benjamin.Chavarria@phoenix.gov
Mailing Address: 115 N. 6th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85004
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