A Bolder Way Forward Leadership Development Spoke

CONGRATS Tami Fisher A Note from her nominator Tami is a transformative and inclusive leader. She leads with trust, integrity, and compassion. She’s able to align diverse teams toward common objectives. She is a huge advocate for other women sharing her valuable insight and her leadership journey. She coaches for success. She is able to offer a different perspective, sparking innovative ideas and solutions. Thank you for offering your valuable time to others. #bwflead #bwfutah

Congrats Megan Holbrook, BSN, RN, LNC From her nominator: Megan is a bright light that illuminates everyone around her. She owns 2 businesses, one of which is focused on supporting women on their entrepreneurship journey. During the pandemic, she started a non-profit to make masks for hospital staff. She has the most giving heart, always seeking to help others. And on top of it all, she juggles the activities of her husband and 5 kids. She is forging her own path forward and lifting others up along the way. #bwfutah #bwflead

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CONGRATS Heather MacDonald A Note from her nominator Heather is the best kind of leader: the leader who leads from the back. Heather leads with you and not on top of you. She has grown her growth and experience from grassroot experiences. Her emotional intelligence, her yearning to learn and improve: has made Heather a known leader in the Salt Lake community. I am one of many who turn to Heather for mentorship and coaching. Her leadership mentoring is invaluable! #bwflead #bwfutah

Congrats Corinne Elaina Jeffers A Note from her nominator Corinne started in tech in the 1990s at AOL in a Support role and from there, she’s been a part of the following industries: non-profit, finance, fashion, cybersecurity, and more. She’s led global organizations through massive change and been able to drive multi-million dollars in revenue, cost avoidance, all while ensuring a human touch. She’s often stepped into organizations that were in turmoil, needing massive change. She comes through with fresh eyes to challenge the old ways of doing things. Her team has said: “Corinne cares about every single person on her team. She cares about how they are performing in their role; she cares about them as individuals. She cares if they have enough food on their table. Corinne is honestly unlike anyone I've ever worked with in her role. She is a smart, performance-minded leader and is constantly looking for ways to improve. She is responsive and action-oriented and is always willing to take a meeting, brainstorm ideas, and commit to next steps, but is realistic about setting timelines." #bwflead #bwfutah

CONGRATS Cheryl Hanewicz A Note from her nominator Dean Cheryl Hanewicz began her career against great odds. She share her journey in a women's forum. When she was appointed interim dean of the College of Health and Public Service she spent time with each department listening and understanding. Since becoming the Dean, she has been faced with tough decisions which she takes very seriously. She is a good example and mentor to early career professionals. #bwflead #bwfutah

Congrats Jillian Johnson A note from her nominator: She gave up a career to start her own company and supporting women in learning and playing golf. #bwfutah #bwflead

Congrats Anne Marie Ota?ez A note from her nominator: Anne Marie's leadership style is characterized by her ability to empower teams, drive strategic change, and optimize processes. She believes in the power of collaboration and diversity, leveraging these to foster an environment where innovative ideas flourish and operational efficiencies are realized. Her approach to leadership is both transformative and inclusive, making her a beacon of positive change in every organization she touches. #bwflead #bwfutah

CONGRATS Christine Healy, PhD, SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS A Note from her nominator I am nominating Chris for her unwavering dedication to her students and community as a professor of HR at Utah Tech, where she continually inspires and empowers future leaders through her commitment and expertise. #bwflead #bwfutah

Congrats Marilyn Meyer A Note from her nominator Marilyn Meyer has demonstrated exceptional leadership during her tenure as VP of People & Culture at UVU. Over the past 5.5 years, Marilyn's impact on the university's nearly 6,000 employees has been nothing short of remarkable. One of Marilyn's notable achievements is her commitment to championing women in the workplace. Through empathetic listening and dedicated mentorship, she spearheaded UVU's inaugural Working Mother's Conference, a groundbreaking initiative that received overwhelmingly positive feedback. In fact, 100% of attendee survey respondents affirmed the conference's immense value and said that “The Working Mothers Conference helped [them] feel supported by UVU as working parents” and that “[They] feel it would be beneficial to have a similar conference every year.” 98% of respondents agreed that “The Working Mothers Conference provided education on relevant topics and skills” and “The Working Mothers Conference helped me build supportive relationships.” Under Marilyn's guidance, UVU received prestigious accolades, including the AASCU 2023 Excellence and Innovation Award for Leadership Development and Diversity. Additionally, the People and Culture division was honored with the 2023 Western Region HR Excellence Award by CUPA-HR, recognizing Marilyn's dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Furthermore, Marilyn's advocacy for employee wellness and development has been instrumental in UVU's success. Her leadership played a pivotal role in UVU being recognized as one of the top 100 Utah companies championing women and in the consecutive recognition of UVUFit with the Healthy Worksite Award by the Utah Worksite Wellness Council for eight years running. Beyond her professional achievements, I've seen Marilyn champion all employees and I've seen her comfort crying students, exemplifying her unwavering dedication to all members of the UVU community. She is a fierce advocate for individual growth and utilizes data-driven strategies to provide tailored coaching to fellow executives, empowering them to realize their full potential. #bwfutah #bwflead