Ajlan “AJ” Kurdoglu was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, and is a proud first-generation American. A long-time Arizona resident, he has been actively involved in local politics for over a decade, working to create a better Arizona—one that is more welcoming, inclusive, and respectful, where everyone has a voice and the opportunity to improve their lives and their families’ futures. Ajlan tirelessly collaborates with various organizations to achieve this goal. He is a devoted family man, a small business owner, and an engineer with an MBA.