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PHOTO BY DANNY RAUSTADT<\/em><\/p>\n

By Melissa Larsen<\/em><\/p>\n

From the most influential educators and business people to the biggest trendsetters and\u00a0tastemakers, these locals are tops when it comes to making the Valley the best place to call\u00a0home.<\/p>\n

Best Matchmaker: Jean Adams, Managing Partner, Kelleher International. <\/strong>Also a 2015 Winner!<\/em><\/p>\n

How long have you been matchmaking?<\/strong>\u00a0About 24 years.\u00a0 I worked with Jill Kelleher in San\u00a0Francisco area for 10 years, before coming to Arizona in 2002.<\/p>\n

What makes a good matchmaker?<\/strong>\u00a0You\u00a0have to be a great listener.\u00a0 Have good\u00a0intuition.\u00a0Be\u00a0compassionate.\u00a0A romantic. A people person.<\/p>\n

Biggest professional accomplishment?<\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0gratification\u00a0of\u00a0being\u00a0responsible\u00a0for\u00a0putting\u00a0people\u00a0together for relationships,\u00a0marriages and children. Changing people’s lives for the better.\u00a0Also,\u00a0being involved philanthropically with\u00a0Richard Branson’s\u00a0Virgin Unite, supporting projects that\u00a0make a difference in the world.<\/p>\n

Fast Faves<\/strong><\/p>\n

Date night:<\/strong> Orange Sky,\u00a0elements\u00a0at Sanctuary on Camelback.<\/p>\n

Spot to spend a Sunday morning:<\/strong> Top Golf.<\/p>\n

Destination for relaxing:<\/strong> Joya Spa at Omni\u00a0Scottsdale Resort &amp; Spa at\u00a0Montelucia.<\/p>\n

Check out Jean Adams\u00a0in Arizona Foothills Magazine Best of Our Valley 2016 Collectors Edition issue<\/b> here<\/b><\/a> or get the digital version<\/b> here<\/b><\/a>. Copies will also be available at the Best of Our Valley Bash on May 6!<\/b><\/p>\n

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