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Joanne joined the office as Deputy Ombudsman after serving nearly eight years as the Arizona Corporation Commission Director of Corporations. Joanne has Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Administration and Real Estate from the University of Arizona.

Danee Garone is a staff attorney for the Ombudsman’s office and specializes in open meeting and public records law matters. He joined the Ombudsman’s office in 2014.

Melissa Henry joined the office in February 2024 and is serving as Legal Counsel and Dispute Resolution Specialist.  Prior to joining the Ombudsman’s office, Melissa spent most of her nearly 25-year career in state and federal government including the U.S. Senate, the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, and the Arizona Department of Economic Security. 

Jennifer has medical experience, and a degree in Health Science. She has completed training with the Child Welfare Training Institution and Department of Economic Security to obtain clearance for the Children’s Information Library & Data Source (CHILDS). Jennifer is proficient in American Sign Language.

Before joining the Ombudsman’s office, Thomas worked for the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) for almost eight years serving as a Specialist, Program Specialist, and Unit Supervisor. A majority of Thomas’s time with DCS, including his time as a supervisor, was with the After-Hours Investigation Team (AHIT) which responds to emergency reports and communications on nights and weekends.