Our Team

Joining the Higher Ground team means more than accepting a role— It’s a commitment to reaching Higher Ground, together. These individuals strive to honor and empower themselves, others, and the community each day.

  • Jansen Azarias-Suzumoto

    Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder

  • Barbara Azarias

    Executive Volunteer & Co-Founder

  • Rema Hamdan

    Chief Operating Officer

  • Dallas Lara Valencia

    Executive Volunteer

  • Jean McKnight- Guymon

    Development Coordinator

  • Esiquio "Zeke" Lara

    Restart SMART Volunteer

  • Cristian Morales Reyes

    Restart SMART Volunteer

  • Cheryl Lopez

    Restart SMART Volunteer

  • Isabel Alarcon

    Restart SMART Volunteer

Consultants & On-Site Partners

  • Tim Sumner & Steve Owen

    Tucson Dojo

  • Michael DiMaria

    Business and Government Consultant