Alma Hernandez was born and raised on the south side of Tucson.

A proud product of Sunnyside School District’s Public Schools, Alma earned a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Arizona – majoring in Care Health and Society along with a minor in Public Health.  She went on and earned her Masters in Public Health at the University of Arizona as well. She has further Public Health training from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health where she participated in their summer Biostatistics and Epidemiology institute program focusing on Epidemiology in Evidence-Based Policy and Social Epidemiology.

As a 14-year-old she was brutally attacked and subsequently exposed to the criminal justice system rigged against people of color especially those without means. This experience showed her first hand what happens in our school to prison pipeline that has ruined so many young lives. Alma, as a result, now suffers from severe spinal issues which have affected her physically over the years due to the brutal attack by the officer at such a young age. Because of her experiences, she is an outspoken activist who has worked on a variety of issues from education, women’s rights, criminal justice reform, and health care.

At home in Tucson, Alma has worked with Powersource Tucson as the program coordinator of Bridging the Gap, a program that is helping women living with HIV/AIDS.

Most recently she led Arizonans United for Healthcare working to defeat the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. In this role, Alma organized protests in Tucson and Washington DC representing the underserved, uninsured and underrepresented of our home town.

Alma is also proud alumni and sister of Alpha Chi Omega Panhellenic Sorority, Rho Lambda National Sorority Leadership Society for Women and Sigma Alpha Pi National Society for Leadership and Success.

She is an active member of the Jewish Community. She’s also the dog mom to 5: Bettina, Bettino, Mingo and Lola.

Adam Kwasman began his first term on the Scottsdale City Council in January 2025.

Born and raised in Arizona, Adam Kwasman developed a deep appreciation for community values, civic responsibility and a love for the Grand Canyon State. Adam earned his B.A. (cum laude) from Tulane University, his M.A. in economics from George Mason University, and his J.D. from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. His academic journey not only equipped him with a strong foundation of knowledge but also fueled his desire to contribute meaningfully to society.

Adam serves as the President and Managing Attorney of Kwasman Law, a premiere, boutique, personal injury law practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. Adam is a member of the Arizona, New Mexico, and the U.S. District Court of Arizona Bars. 

Prior to serving on the Scottsdale City Council, Adam was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives. There, he served as Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, and he sat on the Appropriations, Commerce and Joint-Legislative Budget committees, managing billions of dollars on behalf of Arizona taxpayers.
In the legislature, Adam's record earned him the "Hero of the Taxpayer" award by Americans for Prosperity, the "Champion of Small Business" award by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, and the "Friend of the Family Award" by the Arizona Family Project. Whether through volunteering, organizing local events, or collaborating with community leaders, Adam has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering unity and improving the quality of life for residents. Additionally, Adam was a former board member of Arizona Sportsmen for Wildlife Conservation and is a proud member of Trout Unlimited. 

Committed to family values, Adam draws inspiration from his wife Orit, and their four children, Zev, Seri, Esther, and Ari. The Kwasmans are active members of Congregation Beth Tefillah and Chabad of Arizona.

Adam loves to fly fish and explore Arizona’s beautiful, wild places. He also loves to study Torah, Talmud, and Chassidut, and spend time with family and friends.