Meet the Board of Directors

Jimmy Davis serves as President of the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber Foundation and Vice Mayor of the City of Tolleson, Arizona. A third-generation Tolleson resident, educator, musician, entrepreneur, and public servant, Davis has built his career around a simple principle: lead with love.

As President of the GPECC Foundation, Davis works to strengthen economic opportunity, leadership development, education, and community partnerships that support LGBTQ+ people and the broader Greater Phoenix community. He brings to the Foundation extensive experience building partnerships across government, business, nonprofit organizations, education, and the arts.

Davis was appointed to the Tolleson City Council in 2020, elected in 2022, and became Vice Mayor in 2024. During his time on the Council, he has championed investments in infrastructure, transportation, education, economic development, arts and culture, and programs serving children, families, and older adults. He has been particularly active in expanding Tolleson’s arts and cultural programming and creating opportunities for residents to connect with their community through creative expression.

Regionally, Davis represents Tolleson on the Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority Board of Directors, working alongside municipal leaders throughout Maricopa County on regional transit, mobility, and fiscal stewardship. He previously served on the West Valley Arts Council Board of Directors, supporting arts and cultural programming across the West Valley.

Nationally, Davis is an active leader within the National League of Cities. His service has included the Human Development Federal Advocacy Committee, Small Cities Council, Race, Equity and Leadership Council, Hispanic Elected Local Officials, LGBTQ+ Local Officials, and Young Municipal Leaders. Through these roles, he has built relationships with municipal leaders from across the country while bringing the perspective of small and diverse communities to the national conversation.

Before entering elected office, Davis spent 15 years as a music educator and music ministry leader at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Parish and School, the largest predominantly Hispanic Catholic parish and school community in the Diocese of Phoenix. His work spanned generations, with students and musicians ranging in age from three to 93. His work as an educator continues today through private voice and piano instruction.

A classically trained vocalist and pianist, Davis is also a working musician, performer, entrepreneur, and small-business owner. His life in the arts has deeply influenced his approach to leadership. He believes the arts have the power to heal, bridge differences, preserve culture, create belonging, and help communities tell their own stories.

Across his work, Davis believes leadership begins by keeping people at the center, listening across differences, building meaningful relationships, and having the courage to make difficult decisions without losing sight of the people those decisions affect.

For Davis, that is what it means to lead with love.

Fernando is the Founder and CEO of LiftOps, an HR and operations consulting firm that helps startups and mission-driven nonprofits strengthen their people operations and organizational infrastructure. His past roles include Chief of Staff at Upsolve (Y Combinator W18) and the People Operations lead at Recidiviz (Y Combinator S19), where he supported people strategy, HR systems, compliance, and team development.

Owner and CEO of CO+HOOTS, a community-driven coworking space that has supported entrepreneurs and small businesses for more than 15 years. I'm a community builder at heart and deeply passionate about creating inclusive environments where people feel connected, valued and empowered to grow. I'm known for bringing people together and pairing strong operational leadership with a genuine commitment to supporting local businesses and meaningful collaboration. When I'm not working, you can usually find me running or cycling, at game night somewhere around town or relaxing at home with my partner and our pup.

Michael Klein, CFP®, MBA, is the owner of Klein Financial. He provides financial planning, insurance and investments to professionals and small business owners. Mike received his BS in Finance from Arizona State University and his MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management. He joined the GPECC in 2019, to give back to the LGBTQ+ community and enjoys working with other queer business owners. Mike lives with his husband, David, whom he met serendipitously at a GPECC luncheon. He is a proud father and a recent grandfather. For leisure, Mike loves to work on jigsaw puzzles, hike, travel, and tour the National Parks.

Mindy Robbins is the founder of Affirming You, PLLC, a trailblazing mental health practice based in Arizona. With both lived experience and clinical expertise, Mindy creates affirming spaces where LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent individuals can heal and thrive. They train future therapists, lead inclusive internship programs, and collaborate with local businesses to build a more supportive, connected community. Mindy's work is reshaping mental health care by making it more accessible, compassionate, and responsive to the diverse needs of those it serves.

Edward Vasquez is a dedicated Allstate Insurance professional committed to helping individuals, families, and businesses protect what matters most. Based in Arizona, Edward takes a personalized approach to insurance, taking the time to understand each customer's unique needs and provide coverage options that fit their goals and budget.

Known for his responsive service, attention to detail, and commitment to his customers, Edward strives to make insurance simple, understandable, and stress-free. Whether you're looking for auto, home, life, or business insurance, Edward is here to provide knowledgeable guidance and dependable service every step of the way.

Erick Martinez Gregory is a figurative sculptor fascinated by the human figure and the complexity of emotions. He is currently pursuing a career in clinical social work and is the founder and executive director of Human Ceramics Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a space for self-expression, emotional support, and community connection for marginalized populations through ceramic art practices. Through both his artwork and community initiatives, Erick seeks to create experiences that invite people to connect, share their stories, foster belonging, and create meaningful change.

Isaac Varela is a results-driven healthcare operations leader with more than a decade of experience strengthening service delivery, optimizing workflows, and elevating team performance across large, high-volume organizations. Known for his ability to build trust, foster accountability, and inspire excellence, Isaac has led diverse teams through complex operational challenges while maintaining a strong focus on patient experience, staff development, and organizational efficiency. Isaac currently serves as the Clinical Operations Manager for Your Health and Wellness, where he oversees daily office operations, leads front-office service delivery, and drives continuous improvement initiatives. His work includes developing and refining SOPs, implementing workflow enhancements, supporting technology adoption, and serving as a key escalation point for both staff and patients.