In this episode of The Edge, host Alex Rodriguez sits down with Mike Renaud, President & CEO of Valle del Sol, a 50-year-old nonprofit organization based in Phoenix, Arizona. Mike shares his journey from healthcare professional to leading one of the Southwest's first Latino nonprofits, discussing the power of upstream thinking, building passionate teams, and creating lasting community change. They explore Mike's edge in connecting with people, the importance of family values in leadership, and how Valle's work goes beyond healthcare to address root causes of community challenges. 

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn. Learn more about Valle del Sol. 

Key Takeaways:

• Valle del Sol's mission and Mike's role (1:46)
• The "baby in the river" narrative and upstream thinking (5:05)
• Mike's journey from Boston to healthcare leadership (8:15)
• Legacy of advocacy and service (15:26)
• Building teams with passion for purpose vs. corporate polish (18:50)
• Mike's edge: empathy paired with action (20:40)
• Balancing work intensity with family life (24:16)