Illuminate: Glamazon Phoenix Site Leader Summit 2026
Schedule
Fri Jun 12 2026 at 08:00 am to 03:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
100 S Mill Ave | Tempe, AZ
About this Event
Empowering Every Site to Shine — Building Visibility, Engagement & Community Across 40+ Sites
Event Overview The Glamazon Phoenix Board invites all onsite POCs, onsite leadership, and Glamazon Board members to Illuminate — a leadership summit designed to equip every site with the tools, knowledge, and resources to grow Glamazon's presence, increase engagement, and build thriving LGBTQIA+ communities across Arizona.
Board members will lead sessions on strategy, event planning, budgeting, communications, and more — ensuring every leader leaves with a clear playbook for success.
What to Expect
- Our Mission, Our Movement — The Glamazon Phoenix Mega Chapter's mission, goals, tenets, and how we're building an inclusive community together.
- Making an Impact & Building Community — What it takes to plan a volunteer or social event from the ground up, with resources and templates provided.
- Funding Our Future — How to submit a successful funding request and build an event budget.
- Amplifying Our Voice — Best methods for communications and how the board can support your efforts.
- Member Engagement & Feedback — How to amplify engagement at each site and provide feedback to the board.
Agenda
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome Reception & Check-In
Info: Coffee Bar by Caffio (Ally-Owned)
Breakfast by Chaconne Pâtisserie (LGBTQIA+-Owned)
Registration & Check-In
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Introduction & Ice Breaker
🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Our Mission, Our Movement: Glamazon Phoenix Vision & Goals
Host: Sergio Martinez Gonzalez
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Aligned & United
Host: Maxine Whitworth
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Making an Impact: Volunteer Event Planning 101
Host: Teresa Najera
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Lunch
Info: Lunch Catered by Phoenix Coqui — Authentic Puerto Rican Cuisine (LGBTQIA+-Owned)
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Special Guest: Jesse Baltzara from Queer Center AZ
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Funding Our Future: Budgeting & Funding 101
Host: Ashley Bliss
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Building Community Through Connection: Social Event Planning 101
Host: Tiante Chambers
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Break
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Amplifying Our Voice: Communications 101
Host: Michael Elliott
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Call to Action
Host: Sergio Martinez Gonzalez
Where is it happening?
100 S Mill Ave, 100 South Mill Avenue, Tempe, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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