Attachment A - Mayor and Council Appointments.pdf

ATTACHMENT A 
 
To: 
City Council 
Date: September 18, 2024 
From: 
Mayor Kate Gallego 
 
Subject: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – APPOINTEES 
 
The purpose of this memo is to provide recommendations for appointments to the 
following Boards and Commissions: 
 
Development Advisory Board 
 
I recommend the following for appointment:  
 
John-Jozef (JJ) Proczka 
Mr. Proczka is a Structural Plans Engineer in the Phoenix Planning and Development 
Department. He replaces Michael Abegg as the Building Official for a partial term to 
expire October 13, 2025.  
 
Mayor’s Commission on Disability Issues 
 
I recommend the following for appointment:  
 
Stella Kowalczyk 
Ms. Kowalczyk is the Director of Community Engagement at Phoenix Pride and a 
resident of District 3. She fills a vacancy for a term to expire September 18, 2027.  
 
Phoenix Youth and Education Commission  
 
I recommend the following for appointment:  
 
Judi Goldfader 
Ms. Goldfader is the Chief Business Development Officer at the Arizona Science Center 
and a resident of District 6. She fills a vacancy for a term to expire August 31, 2027.

Liz Gonzalez 
Ms. Gonzalez is a CTE Coordinator at Isaac School District. She fills a vacancy for a 
term to expire August 31, 2027. 
 
Debbie Kovesday 
Ms. Kovesday is the CEO of GenTech and a resident of District 2. She fills a vacancy 
for a term to expire August 31, 2027.  
 
Aislynn Lozano 
Ms. Lozano is a student. She fills a vacancy for a student representative for a term to 
expire August 31, 2025. 
 
Eeshaan Varshith Malladi 
Mr. Varshith Malladi is a university student and resident of District 2. He fills a vacancy 
for a term to expire August 31, 2027.  
 
Felecia Thompson 
Ms. Thompson is the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications for the Girl 
Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine Council and a resident of District 8. She fills a vacancy for 
a term to expire August 31, 2027.