Arizona Rural Health Association is a not-for-profit corporation. While we continue to serve as the University of Arizona Center for Rural Health (CRH) advisory body, we’ve expanded to cover many other areas involving advocacy for rural healthcare programs. Our Mission: The mission of the Arizona Rural Health Association is to be a leader in partnerships, education and policy for improving the health status of rural communities in Arizona. Board of Directors & Committees

The first Board of Directors was elected at the 1995 Annual Rural Health Conference following membership on the Rural Health Office Advisory Committee. The Board has met regularly since AzRHA was established as an independent non-profit corporation. The board serves as elected leadership for the AzRHA and provides all stewardship and oversight of the association.

2023 Board of Directors
Holly Figueroa
President, Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona | Health Choice

Elizabeth Hall-Lipsey, JD, MPH
Immediate Past President, College of Pharmacy, The University of Arizona

Vijette Saari
Secretary, Lake Havasu City

Jack Beveridge
Treasurer, Empowerment Systems Inc.

Cynthia Flores, DNP, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Children’s Advocacy Center of Southern Arizona

Emmett Suckow
University of Arizona, Health Sciences Physiology & Medical Sciences

Lupe Campos
Blue Cross Blue Shield Arizona | Health Choice

At Large

Alden Joe, ACHE
Consultant

Jill Bullock
Associate Director, Arizona Center for Rural Health

Cynthia Flores, DNP, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P
Family Nurse Practitioner

Carol Lewis, MA
Yavapai County Community Health Services

Daniel Derksen, MD
Director, Arizona Center for Rural Health

Jose Bustamante
Northwest Medical Center

Kristine Erps Stewart
Arizona Telemedicine Program

Robert Guerrero, MBA
Rep Office of U.S. Senator Mark Kelly

Vicki Phillips, LMSW
Community Bridges, Inc.