Real Wishes Foundation

The Community Foundation for Southern Arizona has been bringing together individuals, families, businesses, nonprofits, and ideas for 43 years to create a better Southern Arizona through philanthropy. With their new strategic plan, BLOOM, they are focused on building a thriving Southern Arizona and offer various grant opportunities, scholarships, and initiatives to make a positive impact in the community.Generated from the website

Retired Captain, Training Division, Tucson Police Department Ellen Yacovone Vice Chair Founding co-partner of Classic Car Spa; commercial and residential real estate developer Rob LaMaster comes to the Tucson Police Foundation after a period as an independent association management consultant. Rob spent two years with Kellen Company, a major national association management company where he served as Managing Director of the the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys ( NAELA ) prior to the move of NEALA's headquarters to Washington D.C. Rob has also been the Regional Director for the National Traffic Safety Institute where he interacted with over 50 Municipal and Justice Courts as well as the Arizona Supreme Court for the Arizona Defensive Driving Program. Prior to October of 2005, Rob was the Regional Vice President for the Arizona Restaurant & Hospitality Association for nine years. His duties included all Association aspects in Southern Arizona including membership, chapter relations and formation, public affairs, marketing, Board recruitment and special events. In this role, Rob sat on the Southern Arizona DUI Task Force and was a Board Member of the Metropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors Bureau. Rob was also a member of the Town of Oro Valley ( AZ ) Economic Development Think Tank, which helped to direct current Economic Development guidelines for the Town. Rob has also held positions with the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Dallas Chamber of Commerce. A native of Dallas, Texas, Rob attended Texas Tech University, graduating with a Bachelor of Business degree in Marketing and a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, with an emphasis on Business, Political Science and Mass Communications. Rob is married to Karen, an Oncology Physician Assistant ( PA ) and has a 16 year-old daughter, Madison and two Boston Terriers, Izzy and Olive. He is currently serves as a Commissioner on the Town of Oro Valley Planning and Zoning Commission. Rob loves to play golf ( not well ), hike and is an avid sports fan. His main hobby these days though seems to be driving to and from high school and club volleyball tournaments. Captain Reuben Nunez is currently the commander of Operations Division East. Reuben has been with the Tucson Police Department for 25 years and is a native to Tucson. Prior to his assignment to ODE, Reuben was the Human Resource Commander responsible for the department's payroll, recruiting and hiring processes. Captain Nunez requested to serve as a liaison to the foundation. "I am looking forward to assisting the foundation and sense the excitement and dedication the foundation members bring to the organization." Chief Villasea or is a native of Tucson. He joined the Tucson Police Department in 1980, was promoted to Assistant Chief in 2000 and to Chief of Police in 2009. Investigative Services Bureau Administrative Services Bureau Field Services Bureau Support Services Bureau As a Lieutenant, Chief Villasea or was the project manager for Geo-Based Policing, and he commanded: As a Sergeant, Chief Villasea or served as the Public Information Officer, and he supervised: Senior Management Institute for Police Sharon Allen joined the Tucson Police Department in 1978 as a community service officer. Commissioned Patrol Officer in 1980, worked in Operations Division Midtown. Promoted to detective in 1985, worked as School Resource Officer; served in Juvenile Services Division and Operations Midtown. Sergeant in 1993, supervised Operations Division South, Background Investigations Unit, Internal Affairs Division, and Sex Offender Tracking Unit. Lieutenant in 1998, Commander for Operations Division West, Commander for the Accreditation process ( CALEA-Commission Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies ) and Liaison to Tucson City Manager. Captain in 2000, Commander for Operations Division West and the Professional Standards Division. Chief of Staff ( Offic