The UWHEN – UVU Chapter hosted the 2024 State Annual UWHEN Leadership Conference: Women United in Excellence  at UVU 

Date: April 5, 2024

Time: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Location: Utah Valley University, 800 West University Parkway, Orem

Cost: $50 - UWHEN members; $60 - non-UWHEN member and allies. Please contact respective units/departments to fund your attendance.  

Description: The 2024 State Annual UWHEN Leadership Conference celebrated the strength, resilience, and achievements of women from all walks of life.

This Conference was a chance to foster professional growth, create valuable networking opportunities, and experience joy and camaraderie among peers.

Insigths were shared, we learned from women leaders, and built lasting relationships within our vibrant community. We welcomed all to be a part of this enriching journey. 

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2024

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Room: Center Stage

Title:Career, Family, Leadership & More

Presenter: Jill Margetts (2News Meteorologist)

Moderator:  Amanda Kimball

Description: Maintaining a family balance while pursuing a career as a meteorologist for Channel 2 News has been a rewarding journey for Jill. Reflecting on her childhood, she fondly recalls lying at the foot of her parent's bed, captivated by Dick Norris' iconic booming voice during the news. The allure of a career in television always fascinated her, and from a young age, she knew she wanted to work in the news industry. Presently, Jill is fulfilling that childhood dream as a meteorologist at KUTV 2News in Salt Lake City.  

Bio: Meteorologist Jill Margetts is thrilled to forecast the weather in her home state on 2News. Whether it's a major snowstorm, intense heat, sub-freezing temperatures or a severe thunderstorm, you can count on her forecast to get you out the door for your morning commute. She is a member of the American Meteorological Society and holds their Seal of Approval.

Everyone welcome. 

Title: Rising Together: A Discussion with UVU's Department Chairs

Panelists: Drs. Evelyn Porter, Sarah Hall, Monica Campbell, Rachel Bi, Kim Brown, Bryan Waite, and Brian Whaley

Date:  Wednesday, February 28

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: SC 206 A&B

Moderator: Dr. Weihong Wang

Description: The goal of this panel discussion is to engage in an important dialogue focused on people management, building an inclusive and supportive department culture, supporting faculty growth, increasing retention, and motivating women seeking leadership roles at UVU.

Title: Orchestrating Life/Work Harmony

Speaker: Trina Limpert  (CEO of Rizenext, Co-Founder of Tech-Moms)

Date: Thursday, January 18

Time: 11:30 - 1:00 PM

Location: FL Lakeview Room

Moderator: Dean Vessela Ilieva (School of Education)

Description: Balance is a farce, and unachievable. Instead we should place our life first, set our vision, purpose, and priorities and then protect against the invaders who consume our time and energy.

Bio: As a speaker, entrepreneur, and passionate business leader, Trina Celeste is known for constructing a strategic vision to achieve business goals. She is CEO of Rizenext, Co-Founder of Tech-Moms, and an expert in diversity experience execution.

Title: 10 Things I Hate about Networking, Building, and Leveraging Professional Relationships

Speaker: Robbyn Scribner (Co-founder and director of Outrech for TECH-MOMS)

Date: Wednesday, September 20

Time: 12:30 - 1:30 PM

Location: KB 401

Moderator: Dr. Margaret Mittelman (UWHEN - UVU Chapter Event Coordinator - Programming)

Description: So many of us say we "hate" networking, yet we understand that building and leveraging professional relationships is essential to a successful career. Robbyn Scribner, a women's labor force expert, consultant, and career coach, leads us in conversation about how we can reframe our hesitations about networking, and focus on creating connections that will not only help us as individuals, but allow us to grow as leaders and lift those around us.

Title: Women in Leadership  Positions

Speaker: Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi

Date:  Thursday, October 12

Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Location: Center Stage

Moderator: Dr. Rasha Qudisat (UWHEN - UVU Chapter Executive Sponsor)

Description: Please join us as we welcome Provo Mayor Kaufusi who will have a discussion on women in Leadership positions and challenges as well as rewards facing women in the workforce.  

Title: Cultivating Excellence: Exploring Women's Leadership with UVU's Academic Deans and Associate Deans

Panelists:

Date: Wednesday, October 4

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Location: SC 213A

Moderator: Dr. Weihong Wang (UWHEN - UVU Chapter Ambassador - Faculty)

Description: The Fall Faculty Forum panel will feature esteemed Deans and Associate Deans from various Colleges and Schools at UVU, each bringing their unique perspectives and insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by women in higher education leadership roles. The discussion will revolve around empowering women to take on leadership positions, advocating for gender equity in academia, and cultivating an inclusive and diverse environment. We encourage all faculty members, regardless of gender, to attend and participate.

Title: A Narrative of Personal & Professional Resilience

Speaker: J.C. Graham (LCSW Director of UVU Crises Services)

Date: Friday, November 17

Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Location: KB 401

Moderator:  Jennifer Alga (UWHEN - UVU Chapter Ambasador - Staff)

Description: Resilience is a process. Through stories, J.C. Graham, LCSW Director of UVU Crisis Services, will share how she lived through experiences of surviving significant traumas and has amazing personal and professional resilience. She now lives with a perspective that the best revenge is living life well and is thriving both personally and professionally. She will share some personal insights of what has helped her to be resilient as a woman in the 21st century.