- 1024 E. Buckeye Rd., #165, Phoenix, AZ 85034
- phoenix@dressforsuccessphoenix.org
- (602) 489-7397
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Our vision is a world where women do not live in poverty. We strive for a world where all women are financially independent, are treated with dignity and respect and are directly impacting their lives and those of their families. We aspire to a world that fully harnesses the power of women and recognizes their role in economic sustainability.
Dress for Success Phoenix empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire, and the development tools needed to help women thrive in work and in life.
We provide each client with professional attire to secure employment, however we are about much more than simply a new outfit. In addition to equipping the client with apparel and accessories, our extensive job readiness and career training furnish her with a confidence that she carries forever with the knowledge that she can actively define her life, the direction she takes and what success means to her.
Dress for Success Phoenix is an affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide, which is a global nonprofit organization that began operations in 1997.
Since 2009, Dress for Success Phoenix has been dedicated to our mission of empowering women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help women thrive in work and life.
Chief Executive Officer
Director Women's Services
Boutique Manager
Job Developer
Chief Excutive Officer
Outreach Coordinator
Career Center Job Developer
Community Outreach Manager
Warehouse Manager
Branch Banking Operations Director, Western Alliance Bank - Arizona
Secretary
Partner, Tower-Hunter, Inc.
Treasurer
CPA CFP PFS Investment Advisor
Scott Caul, Retail Business Sales Manager, Verizon
Gina Gibson, Managing Director, Gibson Group LLC
Mary Beth Reisinger, Chief Human Resources Officer, Plexus Worldwide
Laura Lynn Smith, Deputy Vice President / General Manager, OneADP
Marvin Swift, Partner, Snell & Wilmer, L.L.P.
Rebecca Riley St. Thomas, Sales Manager & Senior Loan Officer, CMG Financial Home Loans
Donna Dietrich, Chief Client Success Evangelist, Know Your Talents
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Our mission is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Dress for Success Phoenix is a Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO Code: 20168)
Leadership, service to others, and the determination to succeed in business are some of the qualities that have defined the life and career of Tamala McBath. Born in Maryville, Tennessee, her journey took her to Arizona at the age of 12, where she spent her formative years and attended Phoenix Christian Preparatory School. Following a successful national career in healthcare operations and business consulting, Tamala has returned to the city that she calls home as CEO of Dress for Success Phoenix.
Tamala believes strongly in the power of mentoring and coaching through processes that help individuals achieve and leverage self-awareness, and that the alignment of personal gifts and purpose leads to sustainable success. It has been her lifelong mission to empower women to achieve financial independence through education, support, and viable employment.
Tamala graduated from Christopher Newport University with a Bachelor of Science degree in social work and she is currently completing her executive master’s degree in Global Management at Arizona State University’s Thunderbird School.
At a very early age, Heidi realized that she has a passion for service to others. As she grew older, that passion for service became a call to action with various organizations, primarily focused on helping women and children. Heidi volunteered with CASA in Springfield, MO as an advocate for abused and neglected children. When she moved to Phoenix, she spent time as a Tumbleweeds volunteer and taught citizenship classes with the International Rescue Committee before becoming the Director of Operations at Dress for Success Phoenix. Heidi is currently a member of Voices of the Desert, which supports the LGBTQA+ community.
Heidi’s professional career began with FedEx Express, where she spent 10 years in operations and logistics. From there, Heidi began a 12-year career with Coca-Cola in operations management, strategic planning management and business services. In the three years following her time with Coca-Cola, she realized a life-long dream and was the chef/owner of an Irish Pub located in Phoenix, Arizona. Heidi received her Bachelor of Science in Business Management and is pursuing her M.B.A.
Mary’s passion is to help women re-enter the job market and re-establish themselves. She has been involved with Dress for Success Phoenix for many years and has participated in national panels for the Professional Women’s Group. In addition, she has conducted housing and workforce development seminars across the United States.
As Dress for Success Phoenix’s Director of Women’s Services has developed a Fast Track job readiness program to assist those re-entering or entering the job force for the first time.
Educated at Wilberforce University, Mary’s many achievements and awards include being featured on CNN’s Snapshot Across America, receiving Macy’s annual customer service award for Macy’s.com top performer, being a Phoenix Certified Offender Employment Specialist for the African American Leadership Institute, serving as a panelist on Ohio State Housing Reform for The Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity at Ohio State University, as well as a panelist for the HE ACT Workforce Conference 2011, winning the YMCA Black Achiever Award and being honored as the Direct Endorse Underwriter, Certified Housing Counselor for the Spirit Award for Achievement in 2003.
Pat has over 34 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. Her passion for Dress for Success Phoenix began in 2013 when she met Lisa Doromal, Founder of Dress for Success Phoenix at a baseball field where their boys played club baseball on the same team. Lisa invited Pat to volunteer at the annual Suit for the Stars Gala and yearly sale at the boutique. This is where Pat was inspired by Lisa, her team, and the mission to empower women.
Pat is currently the Boutique Manager at Dress for Success Phoenix and is responsible for coordinating and overseeing client scheduling, as well as training, scheduling, and managing volunteers. She also works with over 140 different referral agencies to educate staff and promote Dress for Success Phoenix.
Bridget Cooney
Board Chair