Our Board
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Judy Schwiebert
Judy Schwiebert has spent her life in the community she represented in the Arizona State House from 2021-2025. It’s where she raised her two sons, taught for 27 years at Cactus & Greenway High Schools, co-founded Theater Works, and later Desert Progressives Indivisible, and directed a wellness center at her church, Shadow Rock UCC. As someone who shares the priorities of her neighbors, she sponsored legislation to increase the salaries for all educators, make healthcare and housing more affordable for everyday Arizonans, and helped pass a bipartisan adult education bill to allow Arizonans to lift themselves out of poverty and provide employers with an educated workforce. She continues to be a champion for working families because she believes in the American dream that everyone deserves their chance to thrive.
Briona Parkinson
Briona Parkinson is a distinguished alumna of Shaw University and holds a Master of Social Work from George Mason University. With a deep passion for social justice and extensive experience in advocacy, Briona brings both heart and expertise to her work. She currently serves as Chair of the Maricopa Area Labor Federation (MALF) and as the Political & Legislative Director and Lobbyist for the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) in Arizona. In these roles, she has tirelessly championed policies that help working families thrive. Briona is also deeply committed to community service. Guided by her personal motto, “YOU+ME=WE,” Briona’s unwavering dedication to working families is helping build a strong, statewide grassroots coalition to advance policies that uplift and empower everyday Arizonans.
Monica is a dynamic leader committed to serving her community. She is a board member of the Glendale Elementary School District and serves as President of the Arizona Latino School Board Association (AZLSBA), where she leads initiatives to improve educational opportunities for local school board members. As a board member of the Latino Pride Alliance (LPA), Monica advocates for the inclusion and empowerment of Latinx LGBTQ+ individuals and their families. Additionally, she serves as treasurer for her local legislative district and is an member of AFSCME Local 2960, where she continues to advocate for working families. Monica’s work exemplifies her unwavering dedication to service, leadership, and creating positive change in her community.