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Tennille Penaloza-Hagen
Project Manager, Workforce Development
Tennille Penaloza-Hagen

Tennille Penaloza-Hagen

Project Manager, Workforce Development

Tennille [Tə-NEEL] is one of those rare Arizonans who was born and raised in Arizona; and still calls it home. She joined the Center for the Future of Arizona in 2019 on the strategic operations team. In 2022 she moved into the Workforce Development team, where she co-leads and supports Initiatives like; the Aspen Institute Workforce Leadership Academies, Retail Career Pathways Sector (RetailWorks AZ), Job Quality and exploration into Learning & Education Records (LER) technologies.
 
Prior to CFA, she had a unique mix of experience from retailers and educational centers focused on structured and informal learning settings. Tennille obtained her bachelors in Global Health (anthropological and sociocultural focus) and minor in Nonprofit Management from Arizona State University. Her education, comprehensive skills and capacity to foresee obligations have given her the unique ability to uncover creative solutions and apply fresh initiatives. 
 
Other professional endeavors, Tennille participates in several community-based associations and panels. She enjoys dedicating her time to social change work that builds and instills an inclusive and equitable society. 
 
Outside of work, she prioritizes spending time with her family, wellness, and exploring beautiful Arizona. Tennille’s favorite hobbies are going to museums, road trips/traveling, and learning all about “Space, the Final Frontier.”