Our Monday, May 18, 2026 meeting will be held at 

AZ Free Enterprise

1835 E. Elliot Rd. #102
Tempe, AZ 85284
MAP HERE

Located at the SE corner of Elliot and McClintock next to Pollack Theater

Networking and fellowship will start at 6:00 PM 

Costco deli pinwheels, chips, and fruit will be available for $10 cash or $11 with credit card
Pay at the door
 
Official meeting and speakers from 7:00 PM – 9:00PM

$5 admission for guests

Admission is free for members, associate members and college student members.

Guest Speakers
Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen

Candidate for Attorney General

Arizona State Senate President Warren Petersen has served in the Arizona Legislature since 2012, where he was first elected to the Arizona House of Representatives. He currently represents district 14, which covers Gilbert and parts of Queen Creek. Throughout his career at the Legislature, President Petersen has advocated for limited government, reduced regulations, fiscally conservative initiatives, low taxes and free market principles.
 
He has received several awards and recognitions for protecting religious freedom, free markets, small business, and individual rights. He is an eagle scout and was also awarded the silver beaver for exceptional community service.
 
Service in the legislature has included House Majority Leader, Rules Chair, Commerce Chair, Judiciary Chair and Ethics committee.
 
President Petersen is a third-generation Gilbert resident and a graduate of Gilbert High School. He received his bachelor’s degree from Arizona State University and a Juris doctor degree from ASU Law. When he’s not busy at the Legislature or running his business, he’s spending time with his family and serving those within his community.
 
Past recognitions include:

• Legislator of the Year – NFIB “The Voice of Small Business”
• Top Scoring Legislator – Arizona Conservative Coalition
• Free Market Champion – Arizona Free Enterprise Club
• Hero of the Taxpayer – Americans for Prosperity
• Ranked #1 for Tax, Budget and Regulatory Issues – Goldwater Institute
• Named one of the top Regulatory Reformers – Arizona Rock Products Association
• Recognized for “leadership to stand up for life, families and religious freedom” – Center for Arizona Policy
• Named “Friend of the Family” – The Arizona Family Project
• Guardian of Small Business – NFIB

Key legislation Include:

• Banned sex changes on minors
• Eliminated a state agency
• Passed universal occupational licensing
• Eliminated pensions for politicians
• Protected Independent Contractor status
• Passed tougher laws against terrorism
• AZ Ice Act
• Eliminated the tenant paid rental tax
• FL style elections

and

Tatiana Pena with Moms for Liberty

Tatiana Peña was born, raised, and currently resides in South Phoenix. She grew up attending public schools in South Phoenix, as well as Tempe. She earned a bachelor’s degree in multi-lingual and multi-cultural education at Arizona State University. She worked as a teacher in public, internationally, and private schools teaching from pre-school- 1st grade. Tatiana completed a Master’s in Public Administration from Grand Canyon University. She is married and has five daughters. Knowing how valuable a good education can be to give children better opportunities for success, Tatiana values giving children and families the best local quality education. She loves advocating for families to be better involved in their children’s education. Tatiana is fluent in Spanish and regularly works to help immigrant families find better solutions to meet the needs of their children in education. In 2024, Tatiana won her election to serve on the Roosevelt School District Board. It has been an honor to serve in the district she started her own schooling in.