Employee Spotlight – Cepand Alizadeh

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Inside the Council with Cepand

Cepand Alizadeh is a licensed attorney who joined the Arizona Technology Council in 2025 as the association’s government relations specialist.  A Washington, D.C.-area native and first-generation college student, Cepand attended the University of Virginia where he majored in Foreign Affairs and Middle Eastern Studies and Georgetown University, where he received a graduate degree in sports industry management. He moved to Arizona in 2012 to pursue his law degree at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During law school, he served as the Executive Articles Editor for Jurimetrics, The Journal of Law, Science, and Technology.

After completing his legal studies, he began work in the realm of public affairs and public relations at Rose+Allyn Public and Online Relations where he played a critical role in developing campaign strategy, researching legislation, and leading community outreach efforts for numerous clients.  As an individual who takes pride in working with individuals on both sides of the political aisle, Cepand served as City of Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego’s first Community Relations Director, has worked with Arizona Corporation Commissioner Lea Márquez Peterson, and served as an advisor and aide for City of Tempe Councilmember Berdetta Hodge.

A fan of participating in political campaigns, Cepand has volunteered on over 20 campaigns in Arizona for candidates from all backgrounds who sought to be elected to municipal, county, state, and federal offices.

What inspired you to pursue your current career path?

“I was born and raised in the Washington, D.C. area. Since high school, I have been passionate about both politics and making a difference in the lives of my fellow community members. These twin pillars have always inspired me. So far in my career, I have worked for numerous elected officials from all ends of the political spectrum. Now that I am working in the field of government relations, I can continue making a difference in the realm of politics and putting the interests of others first.”

What is your favorite weekend activity?

“Every weekend, I volunteer at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa I love the hours I spend being at the side of medical staff assisting and taking care of patients and their families’ immediate needs. ‘Make life better for others’ is a mantra that never gets old.”

What does a typical day in your role look like?

“My typical day involves a lot of writing and conducting research on various topics that impact the Arizona Technology Council and its members. I’m writing letters of support, drafting and submitting public comments, and preparing public testimony daily. My favorite part of this role is having the opportunity to attend public meetings and provide these comments in person.”

How do you take your coffee? If not coffee, your favorite morning drink.

“I take my coffee with lots of Coffee-mate Snickers creamer. Not sure if it’s really coffee at that point…”

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