Exec. Director

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Arizona Quality Alliance Hires Shepard as Executive Director

Scottsdale, AZ – (September 24, 2008) - Arizona Quality Alliance (AQA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Karen L. Shepard as Executive Director.

Mrs. Shepard brings over twenty years of not-for-profit experience in both the health care and education industries to the Alliance. She brings a wealth of knowledge in organizational management and performance, in addition to building professional, collaborative teams, leading execution and accomplishing strategic goals.

Before joining the Arizona Quality Alliance, Mrs. Shepard was the Executive Director of a School Tuition Organization and the Deputy Director of a long-term healthcare trade association, both in Arizona. She is a member of the Arizona Society of Association Executives.

According to Jean Hammelev, Chairwoman of the AQA Board of Directors, “Karen will play a significant role in helping to move the organization forward and expanding our services to members. Her extensive experience and dedication to outstanding results are exactly what the Alliance needs to deliver the high level of value our members expect.”

Mrs. Shepard noted, “Arizona Quality Alliance is a true leader in the industry and I am excited to be a part of the team. I think my passion for non-profit work and experience in providing professional service will be valuable to my position here.”

Arizona Quality Alliance

8655 E. Via de Ventura, Suite E185

Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Main # (480) 874-5815 Fax # (480) 874-8680

The Arizona Quality Alliance is committed to operating in furtherance of its tax-exempt purposes and in compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations, including those concerning accounting and auditing, and prohibits fraudulent practices by any of its board members, officers , employees or volunteers. If you have a concern regarding practices of any board member, officer, employee or volunteer, you may confidentially contact: Jean Hammelev at jean.hammelev@bannerhealth.com or 602-685-5267. No one who in good faith reports an ethics violation shall suffer harassment, retaliation or adverse consequence