Page Gonzales

VP, Government Affairs & Community Relations at Arizona Board of Regents

Page Gonzales is currently the VP of Government Affairs & Community Relations at the Arizona Board of Regents. Page has extensive experience working in government and politics, having worked as the State Relations Director at Maricopa Community Colleges, Legislative Liaison at Maricopa County, and Legislative Officer at the Arizona Supreme Court.

Page has been instrumental in negotiating with elected officials and staff to maintain funding levels and create new programs for over 120,000 students at Maricopa Community Colleges. Page also developed the district's legislative platform and represented the district before a variety of elected officials, national higher education associations, community organizations and legislative committees.

At Maricopa County, Page developed and coordinated the county's legislative priorities, advocated for county legislative priorities, and represented the county at the legislature and at regional or legislative task forces, meetings or other forums.

As Legislative Officer at the Arizona Supreme Court, Page was responsible for researching and drafting legislation, preparing reports on legislation, testifying before legislative committees, and representing the Court at legislative hearings.

Page Gonzales has a Master's degree in Public Administration from Arizona State University.

They work with Rick Gfeller - Chief Audit Executive, Julie Sainz - Assistant Director, FAFSA Programs, and Sarah Harper - VP, Communications. A direct report to Page Gonzales is and Larry Sandigo - AVP, External Relations & Community Outreach. Their manager is John Arnold, Executive Director.

Timeline

  • VP, Government Affairs & Community Relations

    Current role