City of Goodyear
Christina Panaitescu, GPC, has extensive experience in community engagement and grant management, currently serving as the Community Partnerships Program Manager for the City of Goodyear since November 2013. Previous roles include Grants & Neighborhood Services Supervisor and Neighborhood Services Coordinator, where Christina focused on establishing programs for neighborhoods and enhancing citizen involvement. Prior positions include Neighborhood Relations Manager at John C. Lincoln Health Network, where initiatives such as the Sunnyslope Weed & Seed Grant were implemented, and Community Relations Specialist at Credit Union West, promoting financial literacy. Christina's career began as a Communications Specialist at MCI Worldcom and included positions as Assistant Director of Development at St. Pius X High School and Director of Community Partnerships at Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. Christina holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Arizona.
City of Goodyear
Goodyear, Arizona has a diverse blend of amenities with abundant business, cultural, educational and entertainment resources. Today, the city’s population is more than 106,000 and features a highly educated and skilled workforce, just minutes from the heart of Downtown Phoenix. The low cost of doing business, robust transportation options, fiber connectivity and a lot of southwest charm create the right economic conditions to power any business. Goodyear is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing regions in the nation and spring training home to MLB’s Cleveland Guardians and Cincinnati Reds. Fortune 500 companies, including Amazon, Lockheed Martin, Ball, Dick's Sporting Goods, UPS, and Darden Restaurants have chosen Goodyear as the place to be.