As an official 501c3 non-profit, all volunteer team, we rely on our board and sponsors to sustain our efforts.
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Executive Director | Caitlin Dempsey
This is her fourth year leading the Miss Valley of the Sun Scholarship Organization. She was introduced to Miss Arizona and Miss America when serving as a volunteer backstage and as a state auditor for more than five years, but always knew her passion for mentoring young women would guide her to being an Executive Director. Caitlin has over 35 years of experience in dance including ballet, jazz, lyrical/contemporary and tap with nationally recognized schools such as Pioneer Valley Ballet, New England Dance Conservatory and Broadway Dance Center in NYC. She currently teaches dance at LA Dance in Peoria, Arizona.
An accomplished business coach, Caitlin has worked with financial advisors and businesses on practice management tools and resources for more than a decade. With a keen ability to connect with professionals across varying demographics, Caitlin has had success working with clients ranging from top independent advisors seeking support around building multi-gen teams to multi-million dollar enterprises looking to explore and scale growth opportunities and has been featured as a keynote speaker at conferences and events for Goldbook Financial, Capstone Partners and more. She is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified DISC Coach and a Certified 12 Week Year Coach and Trainer.
Caitlin has a strong passion for community involvement and served as a board member on the Legend Springs PTO for more than five years in many different capacities. In her free time, Caitlin enjoys traveling, party/event planning, visiting breweries with her husband, spending countless hours at the baseball field cheering on her son, and spending time at the dance studio with her daughter.
Ops Manager & Little Sister Program Coordinator | Willow McCoy-Dominy
Social Media Team
Emma Poquet
Haley Wright
Willow has been an integral part of the Miss Valley of the Sun Organization since day one. Not only has she been the Panelists Chair for the previous three years, she helps with the day-to-day operations including logistics, paperwork, appearance coordination and more. She is also the Little Miss Sunshine Program Coordinator, our mentorship program to foster self confidence, poise, friendship and leadership for girls between 4 and 12.
She held a variety of roles ranging from assistant teacher to director in childcare facilities from 1996 to 2013, leading staff, building financials, marketing, training, etc. Willow then opened her own in-home child care from 2013 to 2023, caring for children ages two months to ten years.
A key member of the Las Brisas PTA Board since 2014, Willow helps with meetings, school events, communication, staff development and staff appreciation. She’s been Team Mom for her sons’ soccer, flag football and baseball teams, and is currently the Team Manager of the 2012 Boys Inferno Soccer Team.
Willow is mom to Greyden, 15, and Langsten, 11, has three dogs (Boston, Sedona and Bear), and is newly married to her husband, Blaine. She loves to travel, camp, be outdoors, taking barre classes, hiking and baseball - especially the Red Sox!
Director of Business Development | Israel Olvera
OUR SUPPORT TEAM
Joining the Miss Valley of the Sun board and leadership team this year, Israel is no stranger to the Miss Arizona Organization. He has invested talent, time, and resources since 2019 as a former board member and sponsor of the Yuma Scholarship Organization, another local preliminary. In addition to board service, Israel served as the sponsor liaison for the YSO, attracting key sponsors and growing the scholarship impact fund over two years. Israel co-owns Leo Production Company with his wife, Lily. Through the Leo Cares initiative, Israel and Lily sponsor over $40,000 annually in cash and in-kind sponsorships.
Israel is the chairman and Executive Director of the Leo Cares Foundation, a public charity with a mission of empowering the next generation of leaders across Arizona through grants and scholarships. Israel is a proud rotarian and is active is the philanthropic community. With over a decade in corporate leadership, Israel brings his extensive leadership and strategy experience to the Miss Valley of the Sun Organization, serving as the Director of Business Development.
Israel enjoys spending time with his wife Lily and daughter Elana, who is a future Miss Arizona. Together Israel and Lily run Leo Production Company, Leo Photo Company and Leo Consulting Group
Modeling & Fitness Advisor Tiffany Horstman
Competition Prep & Recruitment Advisor
Caitlin Martin
Production Manager | Tiffany Collins
Tiffany began her journey in the Miss America Organization 17 years ago, earning three local titles. She placed 3rd runner-up in 2011 and 2nd runner-up in 2012, where she also won the preliminary talent award.
After her time as a contestant, Tiffany became a judge for various pageant systems and dedicated the last 12 years to volunteering as a Producer for local and state competitions. She served as a state board member for the Arizona competition, holding the role of Technical Director for 10 years and recently produced the Miss Colorado Competition in 2024.
In addition to her involvement with the Miss America Organization, Tiffany competed in other pageant systems, including Miss USA, Earth United States, and National American Miss.
Today, she focuses on her family, traveling, and advancing her career in marketing, where she has worked with global brands such as Google, Starbucks, and FedEx. She’s an Arizona native, a graduate from Arizona State University and currently pursuing her MBA from the University of Arizona Global Campus.