Christina Baum became CIO and Vice President of Digital Transformation in June of 2022. She joined UVU in October of 2020 as the Associate Vice President of Academic and Student Digital Services in Digital Transformation. She earned a bachelor’s degree in History from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in Business Management from Washington State University. She has experience in information technology, communications, and product and project management. Prior to coming to UVU, she served as the Chief Information Officer for Ensign College (formerly known as LDS Business College). Additionally, she worked for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ IT department and many other technology and engineering companies. As a first generation college graduate herself, Christina is passionate about using technology to remove barriers to student success and to create an engaging learning environment.

A native of Magrath, Alberta, Canada, Mr. Brewerton is a multi-tour U.S. combat veteran having spent 30 years with the military as an USAF officer, defense contractor, and DoD civilian. Cortney entered the military in 1985 at Lackland AFB, TX. From 1986 - 1990, Cortney was stationed at RAF Alconbury and RAF Bentwaters, UK. In 1989, he was one of the first non-pilot officers selected to and graduate from the elite USAF Weapons School. From 1990 - 1992, Mr. Brewerton was assigned to the 23rd Fighter Wing, England AFB, Louisiana, where he deployed to SW Asia. From 1992 - 1995 Cortney was a Special Weapons Tactics officer at Kelly AFB, Texas. Later, from 1995 - 1998, he was assigned as Assistant Professor, Aerospace Studies at Brigham Young University. Then from 1998 - 2001, Cortney served as a Deputy Director, Special Operations Command South (SOCSO). In 2001, Cortney was assigned as Lead Special Weapons Tactics officer for US Joint Forces Command. After retiring from active duty in 2005, Mr. Brewerton was employed as a Special Operations and Weapons defense contractor for US Joint Forces Command. Then in 2007, Cortney transferred to Colorado Springs as the Team Lead, Special Weapons and Senior Defense Analyst in the Standing Joint Force HQ/SOC-North, and USNORTHCOM/J3 and J5 Directorates. In 2016, Cortney entered the private sector as a senior technical project manager in the cybersecurity, IT networking, and market research spaces. Mr. Brewerton earned a B.A., Political Science from Brigham Young University and a M.A., Public Administration from Webster University.

Ivana brings extensive experience in higher education, institutional research, and analytics. She is the inaugural Chief Data Officer at Weber State University, focusing on developing data strategy, enhancing data governance, and fostering a data informed culture on campus. Previously, Ivana served as Director of Research and Data Analytics at Miami Dade College and held multiple roles in institutional research at Barry University in Florida. She holds a Doctorate in Leadership and Education from Barry University. Ivana actively participates in national and regional professional organizations, advisory boards, and community-based research projects, promoting data literacy, organizational transparency, and effective data governance.

Nathan Gerber, Associate Vice President of Partner Solutions Technology Support at UVU, continues to innovate technology solutions for student success, faculty, and classroom support, and assists in creating the transformational culture needed for improved digital experiences. He focuses on helping institutions work through the culture, strategy and process, and technology shifts to provide seamless transformed experiences. Since 1994, Nathan has been a UVU Wolverine and loves working with the UVU community as a collaborative partner to supporting student success. As a speaker, consultant, and entrepreneur, he has gained the expertise to head in the right direction with the flexibility of turning when necessary. Nathan is a devoted father of 5 children and loving husband. You'll often hear Nathan say, "I've never met any technology that is as good-looking as my wife."

Chad Johnson is the Director of Admissions at Utah Valley University. He has worked full-time in the recruitment and admissions profession at UVU since 2012 and just wrapped up his time serving as the Implementation Captain for the new Recruitment & Admissions CRM at UVU, Element451. Chad earned his bachelor's degree in Business Management at UVU and his MBA from the University of Utah.

Quinn Koller is the Director, Accreditation and Academic Assessment at UVU. He has been in this role for 11 years and supports Institutional accreditation and all the specialized accreditations at UVU. Quinn has a wealth of experience in accreditation, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance in higher education within the U.S. and several other countries.

Jim Mortensen is the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Auxiliary Services at Utah Valley University, where he oversees the university’s $350 million annual budget and $200 million in investments. Prior to this role, he spent ten years teaching in UVU’s MBA program, specializing in strategy and consulting, and was instrumental in creating partnerships with Silicon Slopes. Jim's professional background includes over 25 years of international leadership experience, including seven years as a consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton in Saudi Arabia, where he developed expertise in cross-cultural consulting and strategic development. He also founded Idyllwood Investments, LLC, leading real estate development projects and fostering key partnerships. Throughout his career, Jim has excelled in strategy development, project management, and building impactful collaborations across diverse sectors.

Dr. Qudisat first joined UVU in April 2015 as the Director of Engaged Curriculum and was later promoted to the Program Director of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works in 2017. Through her service with the Jordanian government as a minister advisor, Dr. Qudisat worked as an evaluator for the World Bank, European Union, USAID, and UNDP to evaluate and develop projects for the local communities in Jordan. In 2010, she received her Certificate of International Developmental Evaluation from the World Bank and Carleton University, and in 2012, she received her Certificate of International Leadership from the Department of State.

After a brief period in Jordan, Dr. Qudisat returned to UVU in March 2022 as the Program Director of Diversity and Inclusion in the Office of Inclusion and was quickly appointed as the Interim Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer (CIDO). She was officially appointed as the permanent CIDO in October 2022. By building on existing equity, inclusion, and diversity work across the university and adopting a bottom-up approach, the Office of Inclusion and Diversity expanded the support for UVU's communities. With the landmark growth of the office and certain legislation becoming effective, the Office of Institutional Engagement and Effectiveness (IEE) was born. The IEE Office acquired a new data team and is keen to keep UVU a place for everyone! Dr. Qudisat is the executive sponsor and chair of the University Planning and Advisory Committee (UPAC); the executive sponsor of the Campus Engagement Committee (CEC); the chair of the Campus Climate Committee; and serves on the Bias Education Support Team.

Dr. Laurie Sharp is the Sr. Associate Provost for Academic Programs, Assessment, and Accreditation at UVU. Laurie is also the Accreditation Liaison Officer for UVU with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Previous to UVU, Laurie worked in higher education at Tarleton State University, West Texas A&M University, and Tarrant County Community College and K-12 school districts in Texas and Florida. Laurie earned an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Tarleton State University and a Master of Elementary Education and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from University of Central Florida.

Scott Trotter is the senior director of Public Relations at Utah Valley University, where he manages the university’s external communication efforts to enhance its public image and foster community engagement. In this role, Trotter oversees the development and execution of media strategies, crisis communications, and cultivates relationships with reporters, producers, and stakeholders. Before joining UVU, Trotter had an extensive career with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From 1999 to 2005, he served as a church media spokesman in New York City, where he worked with national and international reporters and news crews. He was also deeply involved in ambassadorial outreach, engaging with diplomats at the United Nations to advance the church’s global mission. Following his tenure in New York, Trotter continued his work at church headquarters from 2005 to 2017, where he further honed his skills as a media spokesman, overseeing communications strategies and enhancing public understanding of the church’s activities and initiatives.

Dr. Astrid S. Tuminez (pronounced too-MEE-nez) was appointed the seventh president of Utah Valley University in 2018. Born in a farming village in the Philippine province of Iloilo, she moved with her parents and siblings to the slums of Iloilo City when she was 2 years old, her parents seeking better educational opportunities for their children.

Her pursuit of education eventually took her to the United States, where she graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in international relations and Russian literature from Brigham Young University (1986). She later earned a master's degree from Harvard University in Soviet Studies (1988) and a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in political science (1996). Before UVU, President Tuminez was an executive at Microsoft, where she led corporate, external, and legal affairs in Southeast Asia. She also served as vice dean of research at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, National University of Singapore. She has worked in philanthropy and venture capital in New York City and is a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations. She serves on the boards of Carnegie Corporation of New York and Cambia Health Solutions, and on the advisory board of Zions Bank. She is the author of Russian Nationalism Since 1856: Ideology and the Making of Foreign Policy and many other publications. She and her husband, Jeffrey S. Tolk, have three children. In her spare time, she enjoys running, dancing, and traveling.