Family: I am a father to six children, ages 11-21 years. Two are serving church missions, the remaining are focused on academics and a variety of extra-curricular activities including; dance, orchestra, basketball, football, soccer, programming, and entrepreneurship. My sweet wife recently graduated Summa Cum Laude from UVU with her bachelor’s degree. We love education and the power it offers those who engage to stretch and sacrifice. Work: I have worked in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry for 20 years. My roles have primarily focused on sales and marketing, with time spent in training and management. I am poised to deliver value to biotech organizations in the form of reimbursement and payor management, to include contracting. As organizations grow and expand globally, I hope to play a role in delivering care to underserved communities - where I might apply my gift of speaking and writing Spanish.
Albert Helsing is a Production Manager for the company Retouchup/Hollywoodfotofix. The company works with editing digital content for clients worldwide. He has been working with the company for over 10 years. Albert has worked in several different departments from the mail room to developing and implementing production processes that have helped increase project accuracy and reduce project completion time. He has been and is currently developing work strategies with a team to create system changes that will lead to current and future company growth.
I am an aspiring physician currently attending Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine from Orange County, California. I have a big family who supports me and inspires me every day. I enjoy music production, dancing, and gaming. I hope to use my MBA to help get an understanding of the business side of medicine to help my patients deal with an efficient and successful practice. Currently, I am interested in pursuing clinical neuroscience in some capacity as I believe it is widely applicable and important for the general population.
Ariel Escobedo has been in the construction industry since 2008. He has held positions in project management, proposal management, and marketing. He currently works as a Marketing Manager for Clyde Companies, where he is surrounded by incredible professionals and works with a very talented marketing team. He believes that there is an art and science to marketing and, whenever possible, tries to include a large dose of creativity in the mix. As a second-generation immigrant, he is grateful for the opportunity to continue his education thanks to the sacrifices, encouragement, and inspiration of his parents and grandparents. Ariel enjoys graphic design, photography, and spending time with his amazing and supportive wife and kids. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management from Brigham Young University and is from Panaca, Nevada.
I am Austin Skinner. I love anything that deals with being outdoors and business. I have been working as the manager for the Outdoor Adventure Center and Project Climbing Wall for the past 2 years. During my free time, you can find me relaxing outside and spending time with my wife, our two daughters and our dog.
My name is Benjamin Rigby and I’m an accounting administrative assistant for Sizzling Platter. I am skilled in applying accounting principles, managing accounts receivables, and using financial software. I graduated with my Bachelor's Degree at BYU Idaho in Applied Business Management and earned certifications in entrepreneurship and leadership skills. My career ambitions are to become a financial manager in healthcare and a real estate investor.
My name is Brandon! I am currently a single dad of two princesses who are six and four years old. In my free time I like to write and play music, go bowling, and meet new people. For work, I manage Sales Operations for a Genetics Research company in Salt Lake City. I am working on my MBA to further my career in the business side of medicine.
I graduated summa cum laude from UVU with a bachelor’s degree in marketing—while also receiving the 2021 UVU Outstanding Marketing Student Award. After graduating, I traveled the country in a renovated camper with my fiancé and four rabbits while working remotely as a Business Writing Consultant at the UVU Business Writing Lab. Towards the end of our travels, I was hired as a middle school art teacher and adjunct professor at UVU, and that’s where I discovered my love for teaching. Although this was different than previous jobs I had held—like being the Marketing Director for the UVU Men’s Hockey Team—I knew my background in marketing/business would allow me to have a unique, creative, and fun approach for students no matter what subject was being taught. Therefore, I know furthering my education, and pursuing my passion of teaching, will allow me to provide students with experiences to solve real-world problems while also falling in love with learning—much like I did.
Caleb Lindquist recently graduated from Utah Valley University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance with minors in Risk Management and Spanish. Outside of continuing his education with Utah Valley University, Caleb is employed as a Branch Manager with America First Credit Union. He has cultivated a passion for the banking industry and plans on continuing his career within this area of finance. Caleb was one of the first students to complete the Risk Management minor program at Utah Valley University and has acted as the student chair on the Risk Management & Insurance board. Caleb aspires to fill a corporate role within a financial institution to address topics of risk managment and strategic development in the evolving banking environment.
I am married with two daughters ages one and four. I met my wife on a cruise and we were married in Colombia where she is from. We now live in Eagle Mountain. I grew up predominantly in Park City as the second of four boys and now have a younger adopted sister from Taiwan. I was an avid skier and basketball player in my younger years and now enjoy spending time lifting weights, cowboying, Mountain Lion tracking and competing in local pistol matches. I served a mission for my Church in Washington DC for two years where I learned to speak Spanish. I graduated with my undergrad from UVU in Criminal Justice with a minor in Spanish but made a career switch to tech and have worked the past few years as a software engineer. I want to move toward the strategic side of business and am interested in Product Management and financial investment.
After graduating from UVU in 2018, I have spent the past 4 1/2 years working in different financial roles for Northrop Grumman. The current position being FP&A. I am working towards becoming a business unit manager is hopes to later become a Director of Business Management with Northrop. I have been married for about 5 years and have a 2 year old son. In my free time I am either with my family having fun or coaching as an assistant for a high school basketball team.
Christopher comes to UVU’s MBA program after having obtained his BS degree from BYU in Facilities & Property Management. Upon graduation Chris accepted a position with Terracon Consultants, Inc. where he was charged with advancing Property and Facility Conditions Assessments throughout California and Utah. During his two and half years with Terracon, Chris pursued a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development from the University of Utah.
Before joining Terracon, Chris has completed several internships, engaging in facilities
and asset management work, for companies including Nu Skin Enterprises, The Boeing Company,
and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at their corporate headquarters. One long
term career goal Chris is currently striving towards is to become a C-suite executive officer
for a
Fortune 500 company.
Chris was born in Southern California but grew up in Northern New Jersey amongst the
Corporate Headquarters of several global corporations, including Lucent Technologies-Bell
Labs and Honeywell, where his father served as the Vice-President of Global Security. Exposure
to
those business environments at an early age instilled within him an appreciation of
the complexities associated with doing business in a global marketplace and the differing
cultures that make up that environment.
An appreciation of differing aspects of culture was bolstered by two years of missionary service for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, spent among the Spanish-speaking communities of New Mexico and Texas. Those cultural sensitivities were further enhanced by his membership in the Choctaw Indian Nation. One of his ancestral grandfathers, whose parents perished on the “trail of tears,” survived to be adopted into a pioneer family in Oklahoma.
Both Chris’ grandfather and older brother have rendered service in the U.S. Air Force, his grandfather as a pilot in Vietnam and his brother as a JAG officer. His association with them has instilled within him an understandable interest in national security matters and their relevance in the corporate world.
Chris enjoyed water sports and spent time growing up as a certified lifeguard, which certification he obtained while in pursuit of his Eagle Scout Award. He also enjoys pursuing volunteer service activities of various kinds, particularly community events such as rodeos and other celebratory gatherings. Chris’s other hobbies and interests include hiking, enjoying nature, history, food, spending time with good company, and classic films.
Chris Ruddy is the head of HR & Operations at Skill Struck, a local education technology firm. He manages the company's HR, accounting, billing, and other related functions, and has seen significant company growth during his time at Skill Struck. Known for wearing multiple hats at organizations, Chris has years of experience building companies using limited resources and is uniquely adaptive to the challenges that new companies face. A native of San Diego, California, Chris grew up working at his father's surfboard company, and still helps out with business operations from time to time. When he's not working, Chris loves to spend time with his wife traveling, collecting vintage records, and doing family genealogy. With his MBA, Chris hopes to have a greater impact on the companies where he works, in roles related to operations, human resources, and finance. This includes Skill Struck, his current employer, and his father's surfboard company.
My name is Cole Gardanier. Originally from Arizona and recently moved to Utah county to pursue a Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Currently work as an accountant at Richey May & Co. in the Mortgage Tax department. While not working I enjoy golfing, skiing, wake-surfing and working on my car. My mom, dad and 2 sisters mean everything to me. They are my biggest fans! I plan to study for and sit for the CPA in the next two years.
I am an industrial engineer for a semiconductor company, I plan for the organization’s future using data analysis techniques. I would love to grow from an individual contributor to a manager in my field and be great at managing in the technology sector. In my free time I love to get outdoors for rock climbing, mountain biking, and hiking with my dogs.
David Bretey is the Senior Manager of Workforce Management at dōTERRA. He strives to find innovative ways to provide accurate staffing analysis to meet service levels, provide exceptional customer service, and decrease cost of labor. He has had the opportunity to oversee and provide support with call centers located in the US, Hungary, Brazil, Mexico, and other international call centers. David is a team player and looks for opportunities to increase the efficiency on his teams. Communication, analytical thinking, and additional learning are elements that he believes have brought success to his teams. David is motivated to expandhis knowledge in business strategies, organizational management, and technological innovations. With this knowledge he aspires to fill an operations senior management role.
David is a proud husband and father that is ambitious to share his outdoor hobbieswith his family.
David holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Utah Valley University.
Dawson Richman is an MBA student at UVU with a strong interest in marketing and finance. Dawson believes both marketing and finance are key business practices that helps keep businesses and the economy functioning. Dawson is trained in finance, and currently helps his company with their financial reports. Dawson also works for the Army National Guard as a German linguist. Dawson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music and a Certificate of Leadership from Utah Valley University.
I am an Account Manager and business strategist for dōTERRA International in the Brazil market. I have worked at dōTERRA since 2019 and am responsible for helping leaders grow in Brazil by training, strategizing, and representing them before corporate as business partners. Other responsibilities include travelingto Brazil to support events and train new account managers. I grew up in Provo, UT and currently reside in Pleasant Grove, UT with my wife, Brooklyn. While being fluent in Portuguese, I have goal to become trilingual to better connect with others and continue working internationally. Outside of work, I enjoy recreational softball, national parks and game nights with friends and family. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Strategic Communications from Utah Valley University. I have a passion for public relations and marketing. My career choice ambitions include executive marketing positions within companies to help businesses grow and create brand awareness.
Emily is a mother, and Director of Marketing for ODIN Intelligence, Inc. where she organizes global training and product promotions and works to provide government and law enforcement agencies the software they need to manage specific populations in their community.
Emily also owns and runs her own web design company which she has grown for the past six years, and manages web and app development for several high level companies. Emily believes in helping others to pursue their passions and dreams as she uses her skills to do the same.
Emily loves spending time with her husband and young son, pursuing new and challenging endeavors, and promoting programs to help young and working mothers pursue their goals in business, education, and beyond.
Emily holds a bachelor's of science degree in Human Development from Brigham Young University.
Eric Rivas is currently the SEO/Web Analyst at the non-profit Saprea, an organization striving to eradicate child sexual abuse and its lasting impacts. Away from his 9-5, Eric runs a small marketing agency where he provides affordable digital marketing services for Latino-owned businesses and in turn gives scholarships to undergraduate students and internship opportunities for people in his community. He's happily married to his lovely wife Alejandra and together they love traveling, going to the beach, going shopping, and cooking meals together. Eric is originally from Los Angeles, California and is the oldest of 2. He gifted his Associate's Degree in University Studies, Sales Certificate, and Bachelor's Degree in Marketing (all earned from UVU) to his parents. He credits them with his educational success and plans to gift them this MBA degree as well. Eric's message to others — ¡Si se puede!
I was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and moved to Utah over a year ago. I am currently employed at the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine, where my husband is a student doctor. We have a 5-year-old daughter who will start kindergarten in the fall. We also have two cats and a dog, who are currently living their best lives in Albuquerque. I am encouraged by strong women who have overcome the odds and are succeeding in traditionally male-dominated positions in business. I look forward to using what I learn in the program and attaining my MBA in order to inspire other women to succeed in business. As a Navajo woman, I hope to contribute to efforts to make the Navajo Nation a growing and prosperous population where many can thrive.
I was born and raised in Eastern Washington state, and I moved to Utah about 6 years ago. I currently work in the solar industry in a knowledge specialist role.
My career ambition is to achieve a senior managerial position to be able to influence the use and management of modern technologies. As a Manager of HR Technology and Analytics in the Human Resources department, I’ve had the opportunity to work on various projects to modernize the business. The use of these tools have had a major impact on streamlining processes and reducing manual errors. I’m the youngest of five kids and grew up in rural Idaho on a 10-acre ranch. I'm married with 3 kids who keep life busy at times with sports and school.
Over the past four years my passions have led me to people and insightful conversations. This has led me to gain over three years of leadership and team building experience. In my current role as an Admissions Officer for higher education, I get to have meaningful encounters with undergraduate students seeking to pursue their educational interest. Outside of work I take my time to enjoy the little things in life. As a devoted dog mom, I spend most of my free time with my dog Auzzi and when I have time I love to do a Hot Pilates or Hot Yoga class. I am the second oldest in my family and I love to spend time with them. I received my undergraduate degree in Business Administration and I am currently enrolled into the Utah Valley University MBA program. Undertaking the values of initiative, service, and achievement, I have received three congressional award medals from the United States House and Senate of Representatives for my outstanding contributions to the community.
Jason Barthel is a Senior Systems Engineer with BambooHR where he implements new cloud technologies that scale BambooHR for future growth. He has played a key role in mentoring other engineers on the team. Jason graduated from Utah Valley University with a degree in Computer Science.
Shortly after graduating, he taught Computer Networking at UVU for five years. He has previously earned the Amazon Web Services SysOps Administrator and CompTIA Security+ certifications. The MBA program at UVU will give Jason the skills to move into a management career path in the technology industry.
Jeremiah Hollis is a supervisor on the Sundance ZipTour, a zipline at Sundance Mountain Resort. There he helps manage the day-to-day operations, train employees, maintain and inspect equipment and handle guests’ questions and concerns. Jeremiah strives to create a work environment where all can achieve success through hard work, learning, building relationships and creativity. Jeremiah has held many leadership and volunteer positions over the past decade. Whether he is engaging with his coworkers or coordinating service efforts at church or teaching youth how to snowboard, he exemplifies prime leadership through love and respect. Jeremiah received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration: Marketing from Brigham Young University-Hawaii in 2020.
“Make the World a Better Place Within Your Sphere of Influence” Kate Grow is a bottom-line collaboration guru, she creates business tools that give everyone the results they are looking for. Growing up around the world as an Army Brat gave Kate the opportunity to be the minority in a variety of cultures. This was impactful for her way of being with people - not seeing them as objects, but as humans, is part of her success in leading people to work together and accomplish powerful goals. Kate has been married 26 years and has four children, the youngest is 15. Her professional career is in leadership.
I am currently the Director of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student Services at UVU. I've been working with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community for 10 years in various capacities. Primarily I've worked as an ASL Interpreter. I've also worked for various companies running accounts receivable. I've been married for 14 years, and have one daughter. My passion for business management started while growing up in Colorado working for my grandmother in her many lines of business. I am looking to combine my passions and develop more business skills that will serve the Deaf communities lack of open doors in the private business sector.
Keney Augustin was born in Haiti and moved to the U.S. in the 90's. He earned a Bachelor degree at UVU. He is the father of 7 children and 8 grandchildren. He worked at Nestle USA for over 28 years. He enjoys serving in his church and his community. As a tax agent and a real estate agent he finds joy helping people in the community.
Laura received her Bachelor's degree from Utah Valley University in 2021, majoring in Criminal Justice. Her future goals include starting businesses of her own, earning a Doctorate degree, enhancing her artistic skills and eventually growing her family and providing for them. Laura is passionate about the criminal justice system and plans to use her Master's degree to aid in the investigating and apprehending of white collar criminals as well as other financial crimes. She would also like to study the links between white collar criminals and the nature of psychopathy. Being born and raised in Utah, Laura loves spending time outdoors with her dog Bailiff and focuses the majority of her time on school, her family and her extensive plant collection.
My name is Manuel Leon and I currently work for Kenny Seng Construction as Project Manager. I started working for KSC as labor in concrete and slowly worked my way up. I strive to be the best in anything I do no matter how small or how big it is. I love to help and teach others everything I learn. I believe knowledge is meant to be shared not stored away for no one to use. Knowledge is the key to being prepared for when opportunity presents itself and when those two meet success is just around the corner.
I was born and raised in Orem, Utah, and now live in Spanish Fork with my husband, son, and our two Australian Shepherds. I graduated last fall with a Bachelor’s of Science in International Business Management. I have spent the majority of my career working in technology, and am currently a Senior Engineering Program Manager at Qualtrics. I am passionate about international business, particularly in the tech industry, and hope to continue advancing my career in this space.
Melissa is a working professional in the commercial construction industry doing Marketing, Human Resources, and helping with the occasional IT work. When she’s not working, Melissa can often be found playing games, enjoying art or nature, and spending time with her family. Melissa graduated with her bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University in Communications: Advertising Management in 2017 and is excited to continue her education with a Master of Business Administration degree from Utah Valley University. Melissa believes that the strength of the whole comes from the strengths of the individuals and looks forward to defining and strengthening her own skills to help others. Her variety of skills and quickness to learn has opened many opportunities and connections for her in the past, and she can’t wait to see what opportunities come next.
I graduated from the University of Utah with a BS in Business Administration and I currently work at Fidelity Investments. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My wife and I love outdoor activities like hiking and pickleball.
Peruvian Industrial Engineer, I am the youngest daughter of a very loved family. I’ recently moved to the US and in this short time I have managed to obtain a solid career at Wells Fargo bank. I’m a bilingual personal banker (Spanish,English). Believer that dedication and hard working are the key practices to reach professional and personal goals.
I am not your typical accountant—a statement I’ve been told many times. I love numbers and spreadsheets as others love chocolate or coffee. I am committed to integrity, communication, and connection. My smile and joyful character are absolutely contagious. I am also not your typical MBA student. Born and raised in Tennessee, I am a southerner at heart. My life experiences have contributed to a variety of interests. I am not afraid to ask hard questions. I love learning and implementing new knowledge. Most specifically, I love connecting and collaborating with others. My life’s goal is to become an avid investor in startups and serve as a mentor for entrepreneurs. I seek out organizations that support mentorship opportunities and hope to serve as a board member. When I’m not collaborating in financial discussions, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my wife, Erin; we enjoy mountain biking, camping, and backpacking together. In 2022 I have a goal to complete my first marathon.
Grown and raised in Orem, Preston currently works and lives in American Fork with his wife and twin children. In conjunction with two other colleagues, he built a dietary supplement manufacturing start-up during the COVID-19 pandemic and had a blast doing it. He wears many hats there including Supply Chain, IT, and Manufacturing Operations. He hopes through the MBA program to gain foundational knowledge to start some additional industry-supporting businesses that will solve problems for this constantly-growing market in Utah.
I have been married for three years and just had a baby boy in February. Family is super important to me and that is the main reason I am pursuing my MBA. I work in the SaaS industry on the Sales and Revenue Operation side of things. I have been at my current company for almost 3 years and I have seen a lot of career growth. I currently manage a team of reps in the revenue operations org that ensures customers have a white glove experience for the first 60 days as a customer.
I am an Assistant Corporate Controller for Mity, Inc. I grew up in San Marcos, CA and moved to Utah to pursue an accounting degree at BYU. I now live in Saratoga Spring with my wife and two daughters.
I graduated from BYU with a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering in 2012. I began working for the diesel engine company Cummins Inc immediately following the completion of my undergraduate degree. I started as a Service Engineer analyzing failed parts in Columbus, Indiana. I moved roles in the company which took me to Denver, Colorado working as a Technical Support Manager. Since that change I have been supporting large national shipping fleets across the US. I support Amazon, Frito Lay, Pepsi, CR England, and others. I got married in 2009 and have 5 children, 3 boys and 2 girls. I enjoy multiple sports and outdoor activities. I look forward to a MBA opening promotional opportunities within Cummins.
Scott Shepherd is a Capacity Planner within the Industrial Engineering department at Texas Instruments in Lehi, Utah. He ensures short term capacity is in place to meet manufacturing operations' demand, optimizes throughput and cycle time, and works with finance and the business units to establish site output capability and profitability. Scott is passionate about optimizing business processes that ensure seamless operations and maximum profitability. He knows the resulting cost competitiveness is essential to Texas Instrument's vision of creating a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. Scott has been married for 14 years and has two children. He spends his free time.... oh wait, he doesn't have any free time because he spends it all finishing his basement, playing with his kids, volunteering at church, and doing yard work. Scott holds a bachelor's degree in Business Operations Management from the University of Utah
I am a first year student at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine. I consider myself to be a free spirited extroverted introvert. I strongly believe in being a forever learner. I love to play the Piano. I am also an Ice cream enthusiast. I aspire to use my MBA to better mental and psychiatric health on the administrative side one day.
A committed lifetime learner, I am excited to start a new chapter with UVU’s MBA program. One of my favorite things to do is talk with people. Throughout the MBA experience, the thing that excites me most is the opportunity to meet new people and build relationships. With a diverse range of interests and hobbies I connect well with nearly everyone I meet. Some of my interests and hobbies consist of golf, following New York Yankees Baseball, reading books about the stock market, and playing with my 7 month old son. I work in banking, as a loan officer. Although I have been in baking for roughly 5 years, I’m not sure if it’s the career I desire long term. Part of the reason I decided to go back to graduate school is to expand both my social network and skill set so if a new opportunity presents itself, I am confident and ready to make the change. As I mentioned above, I love working with people and have a good financial mindset. I’m confident this program will lead me to the right career.
Hello, my name is Steve Miner. I grew up in Springville, Utah. my undergraduate studies were at BYU in Mechanical Engineering. I then started my engineering career at a job in Michigan. after a few years it was time for my family to move back to Utah and continue my career here. I currently work at Little Giant Ladders as a mechanical design engineer. My Wife and I have three awesome children, two girls and then a boy that keeps me on my toes. some of my favorite hobbies include woodworking and home improvement projects, snowboarding, and being in the great outdoors. My greatest career ambition is to once I have reached the end of my career look back and see all the good I was able to accomplish and the people I was able to help along the way.
I spent the first 9 years off my working life in auto sales between Wisconsin and Utah. After meeting my wife I went to BYU Hawaii to college a Bachelor’s in Hospitality and Tourism Management. I spent a year on the North Shore of Oahu as Food and Beverage manager for the Turtle Bay Resort. I am currently working as operations manager in charge of food and beverage at the Homestead Resort in Midway. I have a 3 year old boy and a 2 year old boy and we’re expecting our third child in June. A future career dream of mine is to own and operate an eco lodge in the Costa Rican rainforest.
My name is Tasha Young. I married my husband Jacob Harvey in 2018 on Halloween and we have a cat and a dog together. Their names are CleoCatra and Koda. I am currently a Closer recruiter for a Solar Company who has a passion for leadership.
Taylor Vance is the project manager at a wealth management firm that manages over $400 million of assets. He specializes in technology implementation to increase operational efficiency. He thrives in the small business environment and is used to wearing many hats within a company. Taylor is a Certified Financial Planner and holds a bachelor’s degree in Personal Financial Planning from UVU.
Hi, I am Trevor Jurges. I am currently a full-time student at Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine working towards becoming a Physician. I am a native Utahn and love the great opportunities to progress my career and enjoy life in this great state. Me and my wife like to ski, camp, go on road trips, and enjoy having fun with our dog. I am always up for an adventure, and ready to jump into something new here at UVU.
My name is Tyler George and I am a current MBA candidate at Utah Valley University. I have 2 1/2 years of experience working in Operations and I specialize in order processes and asset delivery. I am a reliable, hard worker who enjoys the challenge of taking on new tasks and learning new processes. I graduated from Utah Valley University in 2020 with a B.S. in Digital Cinema, with an emphasis in producing. My career aspirations are to be a Project or a Product Manager. I’m married to my wonderful wife, Karyssa, and we keep busy chasing around Navy, our 1 1/2-year-old daughter, and our dog. Some of the things I enjoy doing in my spare time are trying new foods, traveling, watching movies and exploring the outdoors.
My name is Tyler Hatchett. I work in FP&A. I've always taken an interest in data and numbers and enjoy working in finance. I like being able to see how financial statements come together to provide understanding of a company's health. I want to continue to progress in my career and work my way to leading the FP&A team or all of finances in a company. I would love to work in M&A or working to help a company go public. I graduated from BYU with my degree in Statistics in 2020 and am coming to UVU to progress in my education, connect with others, and learn to lead. I've been married to my wife, Kayzia since 2020 and we have a daughter named Lily (b. 2021). We enjoy hiking, camping, and planning our future home together. We own a business together selling cupcakes my wife bakes as well as renting out wedding decor (Emeralds Event Rentals, LLC.). There's a lot we are still learning as business owners. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, videogames with friends, and going on trips.
Vjollca is a licensed marriage and family therapist and has enjoyed helping families improve the quality of their relationships. She attended BYU-Provo, where she earned her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. Vjollca has been a clinician for the last 20 years and has enjoyed mentoring and supporting new therapists achieve their own personal goals. Vjollca has been a successful leader in her role as the Clinical Director of different mental health facilities for the last 10 years. At this time, Vjollca is ready for a new challenge. While she understands the ins and outs of the mental health field, Vjollca would like to gain business knowledge, as a way for her to further her career and be successful in a senior executive leadership position. When not in the office, Vjollca likes to spend time with her family, friends, and especially her kids. She enjoys traveling, cooking, gardening, biking, hiking, listening to a good book and going on long walks with her very loyal Golden Retriever, Felix.
