South Phoenix, Arizona

The Classroom and Beyond

Future Framework

We are a committed group of community members, leaders, and partners who envision a holistic approach to addressing equity and the promotion of prosperity for South Phoenix Residents. Our people-centered development is focused on creating a neighborhood culture of success that is focused on the development of the child from birth to high school graduate and beyond, strong families, cohesive communities, and access to quality resources.

Our Values

A child's healthy development

Education outcomes

Strong families

Community and family vibrancy

Honoring the legacy of residents and leadership

Access to quality resources

Lasting and long term solutions

Focused on Results

More high school graduates ready to pursue higher education or paths to successful lives.
More families with the support they need to thrive in the moment an beyond.
More healthy families enjoying vibrant and sustainable communities.

Four Pillars of Execution

Community Leadership
Data & Insights
Funding
SDOH Activators

Meet the Team

Anna Battle

DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT AT ROOSEVELT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dani Portillo

SUPERINTENDENT AT ROOSEVELT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Darlene Jackson

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AT FUTURE FRAMEWORK
Dave Brown

CEO OF VALLEY LEADERSHIP & FUTURE FRAMEWORK
Dax Howard

HOUSING LEAD AT MEGALOS CAPTIAL
Greg Lim

BOARD VICE PRESIDENT AT VALLEY LEADERSHIP
Jansen Azarias-Suzumoto

CEO & CO-FOUNDER OF HIGHER GROUND
John Graham

PRESIDENT & CEO AT SUNBELT HOLDINGS
John Tran

VICE PRESIDENT & DESIGN PRINCIPAL AT SMITHGROUP
Lyndsey Waugh

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT SPROUTS HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION
Matthew Stewart

FOUNDER OF OUR SISTER OUR BROTHER
Micaela Mercado

DATA LEAD AT FUTURE FRAMEWORK
Patrick Panetta

SENIOR CAMPUS PLANNER AT SMITHGROUP
Patty Merk

REGIONAL SPECIALIST AT UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Stephanie Parra

CEO OF ALL IN EDUCATION
Sidnee Peck

FRACTIONAL COO AT FUTURE FRAMEWORK
Tamara Floyd

DIRECTOR COMMUNITY OUTREACH AT UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Thomas Claiborne IV

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INITIATIVES & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AT FIRST THINGS FIRST