Meet THE planners
meetBRENDA PUGA
An Arizona native, Brenda earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Journalism from the University of Arizona (Bear Down). Through all facets of life - school, work, home - Brenda has been planning events and giving back. Since graduating, Brenda has a decade of experience in community outreach, event management and partnership fulfillment, but unofficially her resume begins in sixth grade planning school dances and blood drives.
Brenda brings perspective from a trifecta of industries - corporate, nonprofit and foundation. Through her career, she’s managed more than $3.9 million in grant funding, lead marketing for Arizona at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games and supported disaster relief efforts in partnership with FEMA.
Brenda embraces opportunities to lead new initiatives, support well-oiled programs and everything in between.
In her personal time, Brenda is the Queen B of a family of four, spends most weekends celebrating family and friends and never turns down a cup of coffee or spicy, tequila anything.
meetIZABELLA JADE
Originally from Florida, Izzy earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Justice and Law from the American University, where she played Division I lacrosse for 4 years, and later obtained a Master of Sports Law and Business degree from the Arizona State University College of Law.
Izzy has spearheaded the operational and event production planning for multiple National brands. She provides strategic leadership for event creation, development, and execution, aligning with each organization’s mission and goals.
Izzy has led team operations, multi-day charity golf tournaments, planned national events across the country, and is excited for the next big challenge!
Passionate about lacrosse and coaching, Izzy co-founded, PEAK180 Lacrosse, which focuses on mindfulness, sports performance, and individual skills training in the Phoenix valley. She loves to be active and learn new things - she is even currently teaching herself sign language!