Staff Bios
Rosemary Price Lawson
Board President
In 1999, Rosemary moved to Scottsdale from Denver, where she had enjoyed singing for 18 years in the Colorado Chorale. Rosemary’s husband was a patron of the arts for over 40 years in Tucson and Phoenix, and Rosemary continued to carry the philanthropic torch after her husband passed. While managing her health and life insurance business, Rosemary joined eWomen Network Phoenix Chapter as the Executive Director for 10 years. She joined the Carolyn Eynon Singers in time to perform as a back-up singer for Susan Boyle at the Orpheum Theater. Rosemary served as treasurer and secretary of the CES Board of Directors, and after a pause in participating with CES, she accepted the position of president of the board with a focus on preparing the organization for celebrating the 20th anniversary season in 2026-27. Rosemary continues to support the performing arts in Arizona.
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Matt Morales
Executive Director
With over 20 years of extensive experience in policy and communications, Matt has successfully engaged at all levels of political involvement, from federal to local school district policies. His career is defined by his ability to develop innovative methods to engage target audiences while maintaining brand integrity. Currently, he is channeling expertise in elections, IT, and education to create opportunities for students in Maricopa County, helping them build lasting careers and success through strategic partnerships with businesses and non-profits.
Matt is dedicated to leveraging his skills and experience to foster educational and career development for the students of Maricopa County.
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Carma Paden
Media Communications
Carma has worked in communications for decades and has been involved with nonprofit organizations in the Valley for more than a dozen years.
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Carma served as assistant to the editor-in-chief of a prestigious international architectural journal and as publications and production director at various university research centers and publishing houses. After stepping out of the employment sector to homeschool her four children, her initial involvement with nonprofits came through getting involved in her children’s organizations. Her two daughters sang for more than a decade with the Arizona Girlchoir, and Carma served as the board secretary and communications director for the same period of time, working with everything from internal communications to website design to fundraising. She now does the same for the Carolyn Eynon Singers as their media communications administrator.
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Sonya Salazar
Grants & Development
Sonya is a dynamic and multifaceted professional whose journey from military service to becoming a freelance grant and fundraising consultant reflects a commitment to service, leadership, and positive change. With a master's degree in organizational leadership and a background in the US Army, Sonya brings a unique blend of strategic acumen, dedication, and a passion for empowering organizations to achieve their missions.
As a board member on the Grant Professionals Foundation (GPF), Sonya is pivotal in advancing the foundation's mission to promote excellence in grant writing. Beyond the boardroom and consultancy work, Sonya is a passionate advocate for veterans' issues, drawing on her personal experiences to drive meaningful change. As the owner of Battle Buddy Consulting LLC, she actively engages with organizations that support veterans' transitions to civilian life, using her expertise to bridge gaps and create opportunities for those who have served.
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