Officers/Board
Officers
Erica Stephens
President
Erica Stephens is the President of the Kiwanis Club of Litchfield. She has been a Kiwanian since March 22, 2017, when she joined the Kiwanis Club of Gadsden in Gadsden, Alabama. She learned of Kiwanis by being a part of the Kiwanis Family as a Key Club advisor in August 2015, where she worked with homeschoolers diligently to groom leaders that we so much need today. She learned how much she enjoyed working with teens through this experience. It brought out a love and filled a void she was seeking. Then she went and formed a K-Kids and Builder’s Club for homeschoolers as well so that kids from K-12 could experience everything Kiwanis had to offer. All three of her clubs held Diamond Level Distinguished Club awards for 2 years before she moved to Arizona and her Key Club was recognized at the International Convention as well for their accomplishments for 3 of the 4 years, she was their advisor. She cannot pinpoint one service project that she enjoyed as she has enjoyed them all. She says if she can put some joy in a student’s heart for service and a smile on their face that’s all she needs.
She is also an entrepreneur with 3 businesses in Goodyear, Arizona. She served as Lieutenant Governor for Division 13 from October 1, 2021, until September 30, 2023. She was then elected as Vice Governor of the Southwest District of Kiwanis International. She is on a path to be the Governor of the Southwest District which includes all clubs in Arizona, New Mexico and El Paso, Texas starting October 1, 2025. She has a loving husband and 4 children who are all Kiwanians with the Kiwanis Club of Litchfield. She also has two granddaughters, Mei’lani Shaleah and Makiyah Sarai. She believes in the Kiwanis Family and so does her family. She has so many ideas to assist her club, division, and district in reaching new heights. She can’t wait to see what we all accomplish together next.
Board of Directors
Darren Mullins
Darren Mullins is a member of the Board of Directors of the Kiwanis Club of Litchfield. He was born, raised and has lived his entire life in the Phoenix, Arizona area. He attended high school at Moon Valley High School (Class of 1989) in Phoenix and attended college at Glendale Community College and Central Arizona College. He is happily married to Sara Munoz Mullins and has 4 kids Brendan (25), Trevor (17), Sophia (17) and Hannah (12). Darren also has had an extensive history of jobs starting at the age of 11. Leading up to his wide range of work as an insurance agent. He has a true passion for volunteer service. He has coached Little League baseball for several years. Coached Flag Football. I has been leader of the “Greeter Ministry” at two churches. Volunteered for over 3 years at a drive-thru food pantry. He currently volunteers at the Southwest Lending Closet and Agua Fria Food & Clothing Bank. President of the West Point High School Girls Volleyball Booster Club and a proud member of the Kiwanis International Litchfield Club and their community service projects. In addition to volunteering on the Board of Directors for the Kiwanis Club of Litchfield. He is also a member of the Board of Directors for Southwest Lending Closet. He is also the President of the West Point High School Girls Volunteer Booster Club. He previously served on the Leadership Team for the Barbara Robey Food Pantry.
Janette Carballo-Braun
Kimberly R. Hill
I have been an educator for twenty years, the last seven of those being in Arizona. I have served students from various academic and socioeconomic backgrounds from Pre-K through college age and Adult Literacy/GED. I have been teaching students with disabilities for the last ten years and I have served as a Lead Teacher, Teacher’s Assistant and Department Team Leader. My career goals include serving as a leader of a school or district whereby I can directly work with parents and the community to create safe and effective education that enhances academics, social-emotional health, and family.
I previously served on the Planning Committee for the City of Goodyear where residents, businesses and industry leaders collaborate to guide the planning and development to institute policies for the management and future growth of the city into 2035. My community service includes the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc, The NCNW, Inc. (Life Member) previous 3rd Vice-President, former Corresponding/Recording Secretary and Education & Scholarship Chair for the Phoenix Section and I was a charter member and Corresponding Secretary of the DeKalb County, Georgia Section. As a lifelong learner, I received a Desert Financial Adult Learner Scholarship in 2022 that I applied towards my coursework as a PhD candidate in Psychology. I’m a graduate of Georgia Southern University(B.S. Communication Arts: Broadcasting), Kennesaw State University (M.S. Technical Communication), and Grand Canyon University (M.Ed. Education). My background includes Mass Media, Esthetics and Skincare business, and Education. I was the first intern in the Governor’s Office (GA), an intern in the Mayor’s Office of Marketing and Communication (Atlanta), a CNN International Alum, an AmeriCorps graduate, and a 2011 Presidential Volunteer Service Award Recipient from the 44thPresident of the United States Barack Obama. I enjoy traveling, photography, theatre, Global Missions (formerly CDM Team Haiti Teacher, GRETA Academy/Orphanage) and helping others.
Jhordan Stephens
Joined the Kiwanis Club of Litchfield in 2020. She is one of our youngest members and plans to move up within Kiwanis in a leadership role as soon as she learns all that she can. She decided to join the Board several months ago so she can help the club bring in younger members. She recently was voted into the Board of Directors. Jhordan has held the position of Lieutenant Governor of her district in Key Club where she lead 2 of her clubs to win International Awards during their International Convention. Her own club won majority of the awards during their District Convention. She brings all of that to this club of board. We appreciate all of the energy she brings. Her favorite service project would be Pancake Day and the 50 yard challenge where her club Mowed lawns for the elderly, disabled, veterans and single parents in their community for charge. They mowed almost 700 lawns.