Who We Are
Our History
Northwest Valley Connect was founded in 2014 by a group of committed leaders who saw a huge need in providing transportation in northwest Maricopa County. Founding board and support included leadership from Sun Health Foundation, Benevilla.
Our Team

Alisa Chatinsky
Interim Executive Director

Shannon Armstrong
Associate Director

Kathy Mindling
Scheduling & Call Center Coordinator
Our Board of Directors
Julie Partridge-Kent, MSW
Board Chair
Social Worker
Surprise School District
Courtney Allen, MS
Board Vice Chair
Vice President of Program Operations, Benevilla
Debbie Gross
SECRETARY
CEO, Home Instead
Anthony Valencia
Treasurer
CFO, Benevilla
MEMBERS
Kayoni Hughes
Masters’ Student, ASU
Jeannine Kincade
Retail Banking Manager, Great Western Bank
Connie McMillin
Community Volunteer
Allison Wisniewski
Americorp Veteran Services, NAU