Future framework
POWERED BY VALLEY LEADERSHIP
A transformational model driving lasting outcomes for Arizona.
The Problem
The System Is Broken. Arizona doesn’t have a giving problem, it has a coordination problem.
With a lack of alignment to outcomes, duplicated resources, and disconnected strategies and timelines, our rankings are getting worse over the last decade, not better.
Education
45th→47th
Homelessness
26th→38th
Opportunity
33rd→44th
Transformational Tipping Point
Valley Leadership is powering a new model, Future Framework, for reaching long-term outcomes across Arizona.
This model is based on shared strategy and resources, integrated timelines, and accountability to deliver real & lasting outcomes.
Purposeful Development
- Committed group of community members, leaders, and partners with a shared vision
- Holistic, long-term approach to addressing the promotion of prosperity
- People-centered development focused on creating a neighborhood culture of success
of students in Future Framework neighborhoods graduate and are on a path to a successful life – the State 48 Graduate Profile.
Our Values
- Healthy Development of Children
- Measurable Education Outcomes
- Strong Families
- Community and Family Vibrancy
- Honored Legacy of Residents and Leadership
- Access to Quality Resources
- Lasting and Long-term Solutions
Our Pillars
Community Leadership
data & insights
funding
sdoh activators
The Model
A holistic, leveraged solution drives meaningful, long-term changes in economic mobility
SDOH: social determinants of health
24th Street & Broadway, South Phoenix, Arizona
Honoring Legacy, Building the Future
The 24th Street and Broadway project is a reflection of over 30 years of community research, input and conversation. This work will demonstrate development done with the community, not done to the community.
2026-2027 Areas of Focus
Reduced Chronic Absenteeism
Improved Support for Family Stability
Improved 3rd Grade Reading Scores
Driven by Community
Regular Community Discussions
Healing in Community with South Mountain WORKS
Annual Dr. MLK Jr Day March and Celebration
Founding Leaders
Jansen Azarias-Suzumoto
CEO, Higher Ground
Dr Anna Battle
Former Deputy Superintendent, Roosevelt School District
Dave Brown
CEO, Valley Leadership
Thomas Claiborne IV
Executive of Strategy, Pastor
Tamara Floyd
Community Outreach, U of A FRC
John Graham
CEO, Sunbelt Holdings
Dax Howard
Principal, Megalos Capital
Darlene Jackson
Community Engagement
Greg Lim
Board Chair, Valley Leadership
Rob Lyles
CEO, Greenlight Communities
Aimee Marques
Julian School Principal
Micaela Mercado, PhD
Researcher, ASU; Data Lead
Patty Merk
Area Agent, U of A Family Resource Center
Stephanie Parra
Education Equity Executive
Sidnee Peck
COO, Future Framework
Dr Dani Portillo
Superintendent, Roosevelt School District
Matthew Stewart
Founder, Our Sister Our Brother
John Tran
Smith Group
Lyndsey Waugh
ED, Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation
VL Impact Maker Work at 24th St & Broadway
Leaders are actively making an impact in the 24th Street and Broadway community through the Leaders for Literacy program, the Trees program, and Just Ask Mia tool, among others. As The Future Framework model moves into its next phase, additional Impact Maker programs will be activated.
