Jessa Turner, Director of Communications for Tech Parks Arizona, has been appointed to the Greater Tucson Leadership Board.  

Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL) is a non-partisan non-profit organization that has committed 40 years towards providing the Tucson community with development through civic engagement and leadership education. This organization for leadership is led by CEO Kasey Hill. She is supported by a board of directors comprised of community champions invested in developing local leaders. The board supports GTL with strategic planning and financial oversight. The board of directors is chaired by Kelle Maslyn.  

“Jessa is a wonderful addition to the Greater Tucson Leadership Board,” Kelle Maslyn stated. “Her professional commitment and enthusiasm to leadership development will surely advance the GTL program and impact the community in a positive way.” Turner is a graduate of the 2013 Greater Tucson Leadership Program and has helped organize specific GTL program days related to communications and economic development.  

She serves as the Director of Communications for Tech Parks Arizona and is responsible for the development of marketing materials, messaging and branding of the organization. She has helped to advance Tech Parks Arizona for 17 years serving in several different roles. She is an award-winning PR practitioner and an active member of the Association of University Research Parks (AURP) and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).