Jennifer Lohse

Volunteer services project coordinator, American Red Cross Southern Arizona Chapter

Age: 28

Community involvement: Martin and Hildegard Gluck Foundation, president; Vance Foundation, vice president; Walter and Juliet Absolon Foundation, vice president; United Way Young Leaders Society

First paying job: I ran a baby-sitting business.

Best advice you've received: Showing up is half the battle.

Why Tucson?: Fourth-generation Tucsonan!

A word from the nominator: "Jennifer exhibits those qualities that are desired in a leader - a keen mind, an optimistic forward thinker, strong communication and human relation skills, a belief in innovation to improve organizational effectiveness, a strong sense of purpose and a vision to marshal the forces for the common good." - Thomas and Claire Brown, volunteers, Red Cross Southern Arizona chapter