Meet Our Team

The passionate individuals driving economic opportunity for all Arizonans.
Get to know the people behind Pipeline Connects.

Amber Smith

CEO

Babysat for years, but my first W-2 job was delivering Chinese food.

Katherine Adams

Executive Vice President

Babysitting was my first job. My first W-2 role was working as a lifeguard, swim, and tennis instructor.

Amber Folkman

Senior Director of Education Implementation

Babysitting. My first formal job was salad prep at Mary’s Pizza Shack.

Jessica Howe

Director of Education

Car-hop at Sonic Drive-In, skates included.

Zuilma Coronado

My Future AZ Manager

Cashier at McDonald’s.

Nicole Reeves

Operations Manager

Cashier and Sales Associate at Hobby Lobby.

Kane Kimball

Data Systems Manager

Glazier Assistant

Amber Smith

CEO

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Katherine Adams

Executive Vice President

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Jessica Howe

Director of Education

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Amber Folkman

Senior Director of Education Implementation

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Nicole Reeves

Operations Manager

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Kane Kimball

Data Systems Manager

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Zuilma Coronado

Community Engagement Specialist

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Let’s build the future together.

Sponsorship is one of the most direct ways to elevate career awareness, strengthen talent pipelines, and support Arizona’s statewide workforce ecosystem.

Amber Folkman

CEO
IMPACT

First Role

Babysat for years, but my first W-2 job was delivering Chinese food.

Early Aspirations

A prosecuting attorney.

Career Advice

Don’t be offended by someone you wouldn’t take advice from.

Fun Career Choice

I would love to help people declutter and organize their homes and closets.

Core Skill

favorites activities

Gardening, reading, and traveling. I don’t sit still for long.

Bucket List

Lottery winner so I can see all of the incredible places and eat all of the amazing food around the world.

Favorite Place

My in-laws have a cabin in the White Mountains, and it’s one of our happy places.

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