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Watch Christopher's storytelling feature and discover the heart behind Ability360. Leading with Purpose. Living with Heart. For Christopher Rodriguez, advocacy is more than a profession; it’s personal. It’s the quiet echo of a childhood shaped by love, perseverance, and the lessons learned from his brother, T.J., who has intellectual and developmental disabilities. Before Christopher ever led a team, directed a policy, or shaped a national conversation, he was a younger broth

Guided by Grace, Grounded in Loving Service For nearly five decades, Sister Margaret Mary McBride, RSM, has been the living embodiment of mercy, compassion, and servant leadership within the halls of St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center. Her story is not just one of religious vocation or career progression; it is a testament to what it means to show up, every single day, for those in need. Sister Margaret’s journey began in the Bay Area with the Sisters of Mercy, where sh

A Legacy of Leadership, Equity, and Community For over three decades, Elizabeth McNamee has stood at the intersection of healthcare, community, and systems change, quietly shaping the future of public health in Arizona and beyond. Her work has never been about recognition or accolades. Instead, it has always been about impact. Elizabeth began her journey to practice medicine, but during her early studies, she discovered something even more powerful: public health. She quickly

Transforming Care through Heart, Hope, and Humanity For decades, Marisue Garganta has been a quiet force of change, linking healthcare systems to the very heart of the communities they serve. Her story isn’t one of climbing the corporate ladder for prestige. It’s one of purpose. One that began at home, where she supported her visually impaired mother, unknowingly preparing for a lifetime of service centered on empathy, resilience, and connection. Marisue describes herself as

A Life of Purpose, Faith, and Unwavering Service Some are born to follow a path. Others, like Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz de Valdez, are born to create one. As a proud member of what she calls the “generation of change,”  Dr. Ortiz de Valdez courageously pursued a career in medicine when only a third of medical students at the University of Guadalajara were women. Armed with conviction, faith, and grit, she not only became a doctor but a relentless advocate for health equity in Arizo

Leading with Compassion, Living with Purpose For over three decades, Anna Alonzo has been a guiding light in Arizona’s public and community health landscape, championing equity and compassion for those most often overlooked. But long before she was mentoring future leaders or chairing the University of Arizona Cancer Center Community Advisory Board, Anna was a young girl shaped by the legacy of service that pulsed through her family. Raised by a father who was a lifelong educ

"A rebel with a mission—Hugh Lytle is transforming healthcare, fighting for equity, and restoring dignity to those left behind."