Landmark two-year investment will expand education, career pathways, and opportunities for economic mobility for women across Arizona, including single mothers working to build a stronger future for their families
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 Arizona empowers women to achieve economic mobility 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 Arizona is an affiliate of Dress for Success Worldwide, which is a global nonprofit organization that began operations in 1997.
Since 2009, Dress for Success Arizona 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.
Director of Finance
Director of Community Engagement & Programming
HOPE for Success Director
HOPE for Success Manager
Mobile Career Services Manager
Mobile Career Services Specialist
Career Center Services Manager
EducateHER Case Manager
Studio Coordinator
Warehouse Manager
BOARD CHAIR
Stacie Terry, Senior Vice President Academy Execution Executive, The Academy for Business Banking – Bank of America
GOVERNANCE CHAIR
Debra Larson, Global Client Partner – FranklinCovey
SECRETARY
Donna Dietrich, Vice President Client Success – Know Your Talents
FINANCE CHAIR
Jack P. Spitzer, Founder & Operating Advisor – Elevation Operating Partners LLC
DEVELOPMENT CHAIR
Rebekah Gebing, CPA, Managing Director – Deloitte & Touche LLP
Susan Casper, Community Anchor/Community Relations Manager – Arizona’s Family
Dr. Frankie Lee, Sr. Director of Innovation – Terros Health
Grenee Martacho, CEO – Concord General Contracting
Cheri Keene, Vice President/Wealth Advisor, National Bank of Arizona
Scott Caul, District Manager – Verizon
Claudia Hernandez, Global Program Manager – Avnet
Jessica Jarvi, Chief Legal Officer – Western Alliance Bank
Kimberly Dennis, Counsel – Snell & Wilmer LLP
Jeremy Fry, Direcror, Financial Reporting – Salt River Project (SRP)
Bill Aulwes, Vice President, Wealth Management, UBS
Laura Lynn Smith, Deputy Vice President / General Manager – ADP
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We frequently get asked many of the same questions, so we have answered them below for your convenience!
To prepare for your visit, it is always great if you can contact us in advance prior to a suiting. However, walk-ins are also welcome.
No referral is required to utilize our services, but we do have partnerships with many other nonprofits and community organizations that send clients to Dress for Success Arizona.
We are always looking for dedicated volunteers! There are a variety of opportunities ranging from working in our boutique to becoming a mentor for a woman. Please visit our contact us page and reach out for more information.
We truly appreciate the generosity from our donors which allows us to continue providing impactful programming and gives women the tools they need to succeed. To make a donation, please click on the "Donate Now" button at the top of the page.
Tamala McBath is the CEO of Dress for Success Arizona, where she leads the mission of empowering women and their families to achieve financial independence through education, support, and employment. Beyond her role, she is a keynote speaker, executive coach, and active community volunteer, serving on multiple boards, including the Greater Phoenix Chamber and The Meaning & Hope Institute. Recognized as one of Phoenix Magazine’s “Great 48” and named an “Outstanding Woman in Business” by the Phoenix Business Journal, she has also been featured by local and national media. Tamala holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Christopher Newport University and a master’s degree from ASU’s Thunderbird School of Global Management.
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.