GPECC STAFF & Key Volunteers

Michele White, MSW
Executive Director
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Michele joined the Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce as their Executive Director in July of 2023. Before assuming her current role, Michele worked with other LGBTQ+ chambers of commerce to help them increase their funding, implement new systems and expand their services. Prior to her chamber work, she owned her own businesses and managed nonprofit organizations ranging from the arts to mental health services.

Michele uses her 25+ years of experience in nonprofit management and business ownership to support organizations and businesses in their growth and stability. Her wealth of varied experience includes training clients to advocate for themselves at the legislature, strategic planning and board development, fundraising, business operations and growth, staff and volunteer management, community organizing and systems creation.

She loves to promote community through education and has instructed in the Master of Social Work program at Arizona State University (ASU) in advocacy and community organizing. She earned a master’s degree in social work (Policy Administration and Community Organizing) and a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from ASU.

Michele is committed to supporting LGBTQ+ business growth and development to help promote a strong LGBTQ+ community in Greater Phoenix. She is also dedicated to collaboration and community building through strong relationships with other community organizations.

Michele is a third generation Phoenix native and is excited to help strengthen and support the vibrant LGBTQ+ community in Phoenix. She lives in central Phoenix with her wife, Trista, and loves singing, dancing, cooking and hiking. 

Fun fact: Michele has a deep understanding of small business in Phoenix. Her great-grandparents owned a restaurant in the Sears “mansion” on Central in the 40’s and 50’s, her grandparents owned a lock shop on 7th Street through the 70’s and she grew up helping in her parent’s locksmith then catering businesses. Michele has also owned businesses in central Phoenix, including Fair Trade Cafe from 2007-2013.

Read the latest article by Michele about LGBTQ+ business here.

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Jeff Castle Schlosser
Community Engagement Director
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Jeff is the newest member of our Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and Equality Chamber Foundation teams.  He joins us as our Community Engagement Director.  You will be seeing a lot of Jeff as he serves as our primary ambassador for both GPECC and ECF, representing them throughout the community.  He will be responsible for advancing both organizations' missions through relationship-building, public speaking, visibility, and strategic outreach.  

For the past 30+ years, Jeff has put his undergraduate degrees in Marketing and Economics, and his Master's degree in Human Resources to good use for both small businesses and large global corporations.  One of his favorite jobs was serving as a business consultant and spokesperson for an international health & nutrition company, where he had the opportunity to emcee many of their conventions and meetings throughout the world.   Jeff has also owned two businesses, including a human resources consulting firm.  Fun fact:  Jeff and his husband, also a Jeff, met as teenagers in a bowling tournament, bowled for the same university's intercollegiate bowling team, and are still competitive bowlers.  Whomever loses each week, has to do the dishes. 

Jeff is excited about joining our teams due to his passion about making a positive impact on our community, and to help greater Phoenix LGBTQ+ businesses to grow in a positive, safe, and supported way.    He is driven to increase awareness, trust, participation, and financial sustainability for both organizations. 

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Pedro Jungk
Operations Manager
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Pedro joined The Greater Phoenix Equality Chamber of Commerce as an assistant in September of 2023. Before joining the Chamber, he had a diverse career spanning from an amusement park employee to a City of Phoenix Police officer. His multifaceted career has equipped him with a unique set of skills and perspectives.

Originally from New Mexico, Pedro graduated from Grand Canyon University, “GO LOPES!”, with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Pre-Law. On the day of his graduation, was offered a career in law enforcement, and accepted the offer within a couple seconds, prompting his official move to Phoenix in 2018. He and his partner Steven have been together 5 years and have two sons. Pedro is committed to help support small businesses in the greater Phoenix area so that it becomes a more inclusive space for all.

pedro.jungk at equalitychamber.org

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Mindy Robbins
Volunteer Business Bootcamp Coordinator
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