State Partnerships,
Policy and Influence
The State Relations Team
State Relations advocates for and represents the University of Arizona’s interests with the Governor’s Office, Arizona Legislature, Arizona Board of Regents and state agencies.

Assistant Vice President, City of Phoenix & State Relations
O: (602) 540-0979 | svazquez@email.arizona.edu
PBC, 475 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Senior Advisor, Government & Community Relations
O: (602) 377-7056 | kodykelleher@email.arizona.edu
PBC, 475 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Executive Assistant
O: (602) 827-2024 | bquinlan@email.arizona.edu
PBC, 475 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Assistant Director, State Relations
O: (480) 532-9074
PBC, 475 N 5th Street, Phoenix, AZ
University of Arizona Employee Policy on Political Activity

University employees and DCCs are prohibited from using University resources (including personnel or equipment) to influence the outcome of elections or to advocate support for or opposition to pending or proposed legislation (Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S.) §15-1633 and Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) Policy 6-905). In addition, recent amendments to A.R.S. §15-1864 provide guidance on when the Universities may take positions on the public policy controversies of the day.