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

2021 Guidestar Gold Transparency sealHeritage 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.

 

  • 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.
  • Heritage Square Staff

    Executive Director:

    Kari Carlisle
    (602) 699-4321

    Deputy Director:

    Ashley Davis
    (602) 699-5994

    Director of Visitor Engagement:

    Sarah Matchette
    (602) 388-8090

    Research Historian:

    Heather Roberts

    Collections Manager:

    Tyler Bennett

    Visitor Services Manager:

    Eric Gerry
    (602) 258-0048

    Museum Specialist:

    Alexandra Bushman
    Olivia Buffington
    Lisa Schepper

    Events Coordinator:

    Kalyn Thompson
    (602) 699-5229

    Events Contractor:

    Mark Evans

    Contract Bookkeeper:

    Jennifer Hance

  • Board of Directors

    Executive Board

    Tobias Hogan (US Bank), President

    Kevin Lozier (Northern Trust), Vice President

    Luis Cruz (Cruz Financial Group), Treasurer

    Jodi Moon (Salt River Project), Secretary

    Andrew Abraham (Burch & Cracchiolo Attorneys), At Large

    Jerry Cook (Cook & Associates Architects), At Large

    Laura Read, At Large

    Community Board

    Clottee Hammons (Emancipation Arts, LLC)

    Gayle Simmons (Simmons Tax & Accounting Services LLP)

    Val Wilson (Deer Valley Unified School District)

    Linda Zaruches (Contract HR Professional)

    Emeritus Board

    Vicki Beaver

    Liz Zveglich

  • 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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