Our Board
Dedicated community members guiding Verde Villages' mission to support families throughout the Verde Valley.
Giving Back
The Verde Villages Board
Verde Villages is governed by a volunteer board of directors who bring diverse expertise, deep community connections, and a shared commitment to serving families. Our board members ensure responsible stewardship, strategic vision, and faithful execution of our mission: helped people help people.
Our Board of Directors
Dedicated community members guiding Verde Villages' mission to support families throughout the Verde Valley.
Cassandra Wyatt
TreasurerCassandra Wyatt is an attorney and former Big Four tax manager who has dedicated much of her career to supporting nonprofit organizations with compliance, reporting, consulting, and long-term financial strategy. With experience advising exempt organizations at KPMG and EY, she brings a strong foundation in responsible financial management and regulatory accuracy.
As a mom of four, Cassandra cares deeply about building a strong, connected community where people genuinely support one another. She’s seen firsthand how much we all need a helping hand at different points in our lives, and she believes in the mission at the heart of this organization: when people are helped, they’re able to help others.
Beyond her role here, Cassandra co-owns a family business in Arizona and provides consulting services to local community groups and small organizations. As Treasurer, she is focused on ensuring responsible stewardship, financial transparency, and sustainable practices that allow the organization to continue expanding its impact.
Cassidy Phoenix
PresidentFrom a young age, Cassidy Phoenix has had a passion for caring for others. With deep roots in the service industry and over two decades of experience working with children, she brings a heart for service to everything she does.
Cassidy’s journey through various communal living environments provided her with a unique perspective on the power of collective action. She saw firsthand what is possible when people unite for a common goal. This vision became personal when her son was born in Massachusetts, and she was supported by the "Hilltown Village Closet," a non-profit that provided essential baby items entirely for free.
Inspired by that experience, Cassidy vowed to bring that same spirit of radical generosity to her hometown of Sedona, AZ. Today, as a single mother working full-time, she is diligently building a legal 501c3 non-profit. Her mission is to meet the basic needs of local families while creating a foundation where every child grows up feeling supported and loved.
Jaime White
SecretaryJaime White serves as Secretary for The Verde Villages, where her heart for helping others meets her love for building strong, connected communities. With over 30 years of experience in customer service, she brings strong organizational skills, clear communication, and genuine care for people to her role.
Jaime is passionate about living out The Verde Villages' motto—helped people help people—and believes that even the smallest act of kindness can create a lasting impact. In addition to her work with The Verde Villages, Jaime also serves as Secretary for her church, Abide, and sits on the advisory board for My Kota Bear, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families with children in the NICU.
Whether organizing events, coordinating resources, or offering a listening ear, Jaime is dedicated to serving with compassion, excellence, and integrity.
Kelsea Freeman
Event CoordinatorKelsea Freeman’s passion for community service and helping others is deeply rooted in the belief that a strong, supportive community can transform lives. As a mother to her wonderful son, Elias, she was inspired to seek a platform where she could give back and make a meaningful difference.
Witnessing the Verde Villages' humble beginnings during pop-ups at the park, and seeing how it has blossomed into a significant resource, has been truly inspiring. Kelsea's vision is to build upon current successes, creating even more opportunities for families to connect, support one another, and thrive.
She is committed to bringing fresh ideas, energy, and dedication to her role, ensuring that Verde Villages remains a beacon of hope and a source of strength for the community.
Joshua Broyles
Board MemberJoshua Broyles serves on the board of Verde Villages, bringing experience in leadership, ministry, and community outreach. He is the founding pastor of Abide Church, a church plant committed to Scripture, discipleship, and service to the local community.
Alongside ministry, Joshua works bivocationally, giving him a unique perspective on the integration of faith, work, and family life. He holds a Master of Divinity from Liberty University, with a focus on Biblical Studies.
Joshua and his wife are raising four children, and he is passionate about equipping others to grow in faith, serve their neighbors, and build a sustainable future together.
Taylor Beltran
Board MemberTaylor Beltran is a dedicated mother of two boys and has lived in Sedona her whole life. This deep local connection fuels her passion for seeing her community and its families thrive.
With a strong work ethic and a deep commitment to making a positive impact, Taylor has been actively involved in Verde Villages, where she strives to create opportunities for mothers and families to succeed.
Balancing family life and professional responsibilities, she understands the importance of nurturing young minds and creating supportive environments where all families can flourish.
Isabella Sua
Vice PresidentIsabella Sua has always been passionate about helping kids and families. Her lifelong commitment to service began in her youth, where she volunteered in her local church’s children’s ministry and served as a dedicated camp counselor.
Her heart for outreach has taken her across borders, including mission trips to work with schools in Costa Rica and Mexico. These experiences have given her a global perspective on the importance of education and foundational support for children.
Motherhood has made Isabella especially grateful for her community, and she is excited for the vital support that The Verde Villages offers families. She is dedicated to ensuring that every family has access to the resources they need to thrive.
Darcey Round
Board MemberCommunity service has always been an important part of Darcey Round’s life. Since high school, she has been dedicated to early childhood education, volunteering weekly as a mentor to at-risk kindergarteners and as a math and reading tutor for elementary students.
During her four years at the University of Texas, Darcey expanded her reach globally, spending spring and winter breaks in Haiti serving children in orphanages and providing compassionate care for terminally ill patients in hospice facilities.
Darcey now lives in Cottonwood with her husband and young son. As a new mother living states away from her family, she deeply understands the importance of creating the "village" for families to lean on. She is honored and excited to serve the Verde Valley in this capacity.
Micheala Ehrlich
Board MemberMicheala Ehrlich was born with a heart to serve and is continually making a difference in the lives of others. Her journey of service began in her youth, taking mission trips to Mexico to help build churches, rehabilitate an orphanage, and bring children clothing, toys, food, and unconditional love.
Micheala believes deeply that parents shouldn't have to go through parenthood alone. Bringing the community together and supporting one another is what gives her joy. Whether organizing playdates, connecting families, or creating spaces where parents can find support, she's dedicated to ensuring no family feels isolated in their journey.
Now a Sedona local with her husband and their three boys, Micheala continues her mission of service through The Verde Villages. When she's not building community, you'll find her enjoying family time, hiking, running to the creek, making candles, and—of course—organizing lots of playdates.