Gwendena Lee An Apache leader, communicator, and community advocate whose work is rooted in service to people, land, and future generations. She made history as the first woman elected Chairwoman of the White Mountain Apache Tribe, stepping into leadership with clarity, resolve, and a deep understanding of responsibility.

She has worked in spaces where decisions matter and words carry weight, including serving as a Public Information Officer during wildland fire incidents where clear communication protects lives and communities. In those moments, leadership is measured by steadiness, precision, and the trust people place in your voice.

She raised her three children as a single parent, carrying both responsibility and purpose with quiet strength. She understands that raising the next generation is among the most important forms of leadership. For some, that calling is through children. For others, it is through mentorship, service, and the way they lift those around them. Both carry equal weight.

Beyond her formal roles, she serves as a board member of the Show Low Chamber of Commerce, Co Chair of the Indigenous Women Leaders Network, and President of the McNary Hondah Community Board. Her leadership shows up not just in titles, but in the places where people gather and communities are built.

She is also a writer and a horsewoman, grounded in traditions that teach patience, awareness, and respect. Those lessons carry into every space she enters.

Kristen Cantrell is a community builder, entrepreneur and nationally recognized leader in the real estate industry. As the founder of The Hello Culture, she helps top female realtors build branded communities that expand their influence, deepen relationships, and create powerful opportunities for growth.

She is also the co-founder of Moms in Real Estate, a thriving nationwide community of over 40,000 women in the industry, host of the Moms in Real Estate Podcast, and a leader at Real Broker where she has built a nationwide organization of nearly 400 agents.

Known for her authentic leadership style, energetic presence, and heart for empowering women, Kristen teaches entrepreneurs and real estate professionals how to leverage connection, community, and personal brand to grow businesses rooted in relationships—not transactions.

Through her events, coaching, and content, Kristen has become a go-to voice for women looking to build meaningful businesses while creating lives they actually love.

Jessica is a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer with more than a decade of experience driving growth.  She is the Chief Marketing Officer for Black Rock Coffee Bar since 2024.  Prior to joining Black Rock Coffee, Jessica served as Chief Marketing Officer at eegee’s, an Arizona-based sandwich restaurant chain, and the Senior Director of Marketing at True Food Kitchen.