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The HUB (Helping Undo Barriers) was established in 2019 following a vision introduced by Sarah Arsenault to Jim Lee, CEO of Grad Solutions. Grounded in the belief that students cannot fully engage in academic learning without first addressing their basic and emotional needs, the HUB model prioritizes Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a foundation for academic success and critical thinking. Recognizing that many students were unsuccessful in traditional school settings due to unmet barriers, the HUB was designed to identify, research, and respond to those challenges in real time. As barriers emerge or trend upward, the HUB adapts by developing targeted supports to remove them. Staffed by graduates who are the face of each HUB, mentors, social workers, and dedicated HUB managers, each HUB is intentionally designed to be a warm, safe environment where students are supported holistically and empowered to become their best selves. To learn more about The HUB go to www.mystudenthub.org.

Hello AZNIGP Members-

March is such a great month. Spring officially begins, the weather starts to warm, desert flowers bloom in vibrant, beautiful colors, Spring Training kicks off across the Valley, spring breaks happen, and St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated. And of course, the most important highlight of March is the celebration of Procurement Month!!!!

We are excited to share that we have received and published Governor Hobbs’ official proclamation recognizing March as Procurement Month, along with our Chapter’s proclamation naming March 11th as Procurement Professional’s Day. Please share these proclamations with your senior management, Governing Boards, Councils and Commissions. We can’t wait to celebrate these proclamations with all of you at our upcoming March Career Seminar on the 17th at the Willow Conference Center. If you have not registered, please take a moment to do so.

The public procurement profession plays a significant role in the efficiency and effectiveness of both government and business.

Hello AZNIGP Members-

Our last 3 months of 2025 was a busy time for our chapter.

We held our 25th Annual Regional Conference in October with great success.

The last Young Professionals/Mentoring network event of 2025.

We have a member spotlight on our President, Michael Greene. Michael has over 30 years in the procurement industry!

If you have ideas, suggestions or want to send pictures of AZNIGP events to be added for future newsletters, please contact the Newsletter Chair, Megan Adams.

Thank you,
AZNIGP Newsletter Committee