Foundation Committees
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Gilbert Chamber! When you serve on a committee, you can expect to help shape the leaders and workforce of tomorrow. Our committees help to support the important programs of the Gilbert Chamber Foundation.
Business & Education Committee
The Business & Education Committee bridges the gap between the classroom and the workplace. This active, working committee creates and supports opportunities for students to gain real-world experience, equips educators with tools to prepare future professionals, and connects industry leaders with the education community. Committee initiatives include classroom presentations, curriculum feedback, student engagement programs, and more.
Members of this committee take on specific roles and assignments to ensure meaningful impact and collaboration.
26-27 Chair: Renita Miller, Gilbert Public Schools
I’m honored to serve as the 2026–2027 Chair of the Gilbert Chamber Foundation’s Business & Education Committee. Over the past two years, I’ve witnessed the meaningful impact that happens when educators, business leaders, and community members unite around a common goal. This committee plays such a vital role in bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace, helping to create real-world learning experiences for students, providing educators with valuable industry insights, and strengthening our workforce pipeline. I’m excited to continue this important work alongside such dedicated community leaders as we invest in the future of Gilbert. Renita Miller, Business & Education Committee Chair
Gilbert Leadership Steering Committee
The Gilbert Leadership Steering Committee plays a vital role in sustaining and strengthening the Gilbert Leadership program. Committee members—who must be alumni of the program—are appointed to guide the selection of each new class, support curriculum development, and oversee the program’s budget and operations.
This committee ensures that the Gilbert Leadership experience remains impactful, relevant, and true to its mission of developing informed, connected community leaders.
26-27 Chair: Denise Lopez, HD SOUTH - Home of the Gilbert Historical Museum
As Chair of the Gilbert Leadership Steering Committee, I am looking forward to welcoming Class 35 into this amazing fellowship of leaders and community impactors. I’m excited to watch members of the class learn about the many opportunities to serve while gaining first-hand knowledge of what makes Gilbert great.” Denise Lopez, Gilbert Leadership Steering Committee Chair
The CATALYST Advisory Council
The CATALYST Advisory Council serves as a strategic resource to guide the vision and growth of The CATALYST program. Comprised of diverse leaders, this council provides insight, feedback, and support to ensure the program remains relevant, innovative, and responsive to the evolving needs of entrepreneurs and small businesses.
