Editor’s note: This profile of the 20 Under 40 award winner first appeared in BIZ magazine, a publication of the Yuma Sun. The 20 Under 40 Rising Stars Awards, a partnership between BIZ and NexGen Leadership Council, recognizes 20 community members between the ages of 18 and 40 who have excelled in their respective professions and strive to make a difference every day in our community.

At Kofa High School, Yuma native Mia Corners is no stranger to hard work. Throughout her career she has led students towards post-high school success by focusing on leadership, consistency and empathy, both in the classroom and on the field.

When asked what makes her a leader in her field, Corners credits her commitment to building up others. As a track-and-field coach, she has worked with coaches and adm

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