The 1912 Institute is dedicated to building Arizona into the best place in the world to live, work, and raise a family. Our history, culture, natural resources, and capacity for growth uniquely position our state to be a national model in how dynamism, economic independence, and effective government that empowers everyday people can improve lives and livelihoods. We’re investing in our future in Arizona, challenging people to think boldly about what our state is capable of in the 21st century.

Arizona is—and has always been—a land of great contrasts. Our pine-topped, snow-capped north quickly gives way to the vast Sonoran Desert, dotted with saguaro cacti. Our roots span the ancient Hohokam, the Spanish missionaries, and American pioneers, and yet we remain the youngest state in the contiguous United States. We were settled by self-reliant western heroes, but our development remains dependent on federal infrastructure investments and resource management. It’s still a surprise to find someone born and raised here, yet we are home to the fifth-largest city in the nation.

A new citizen of our state may rightly ask, “What does it mean to be from here? What is Arizona?”

The 1912 Institute exists to answer these questions, shaping the future and identity of our beloved state. We find joyful obligation in this opportunity to play an outsized role in the history of our home.

Board

Joe Pitts, Chairman

Clay Robinson, Vice Chairman

Zach Brown, Secretary

Chris Cottrell, Board Member

Joel Malkin, Board Member