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Hi! I'm Jenn Gibbs with the Utah Education and Telehealth Network.

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Hi! I'm Jenn Gibbs with the Utah Education and Telehealth Network.

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I manage communication projects and our new service for staff and faculty, UEN Digital Press with Pressbooks. Be sure to join the UWHEN UofU LinkedIn group!

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Ruchi Watson, Managing Director of the Goff Strategic Leadership Center; faculty member Dept of Entrep. and Strategy

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Ruchi Watson, Managing Director of the Goff Strategic Leadership Center; faculty member Dept of Entrep. and Strategy

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Hi everyone!  Please do reach out and connect!  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruchiwatson/

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Seasoned higher education administrator, management consultant, and former Fortune 500 leader with
extensive experience in strategic planning/implementation, executive-level communication, relationship
building/influence, marketing/communications, data analytics/accreditation, and team management.

Holds doctoral degree from the University of Pennsylvania, defending with distinction. Research
focuses on gender equity and women's advancement.

Ruchi M. Watson, MBA, Ed.D. serves as Managing Director of the Goff Strategic Leadership Center (Goff SLC) and faculty member in the Department of Entrepreneurship & Strategy at the David Eccles School of Business at the University of Utah.

Prior to working at Goff SLC, she spent nearly eight years as part of the Dean's Team at the Eccles School, most recently as Assistant Dean of Strategic Initiatives.

She also serves as the co-chair for the university's Presidential Commission on the Status of Women and a member of the Board of Directors for the Utah Women in Higher Education Network (UWHEN). Prior to working at the U, Watson spent 10 years in the corporate sector at Fortune 500 companies.

During her time at Eccles, she has led many strategic initiatives, including directing the Hope Corps, and built out both the Marketing + Communications and Data Analytics teams in the school.

Watson graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering and earned an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She holds a doctoral degree in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania, defending with distinction.

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Ruchi Watson, EdD, MBA - Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | Professional Profile | LinkedIn

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Seasoned higher education administrator, management consultant, and former Fortune 500 leader withextensive experience in strategic planning/implementation, executive-level communication, relationshipbuilding/influence, marketing/communications, data analytics/accreditation, and team management. Holds doctoral degree from the University of Pennsylvania, defending with distinction. Researchfocuses on gender equity and women's advancement. Ruchi M. Watson, MBA, Ed.D.

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Stop being so prepared - you're making others uncomfortable...

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Stop being so prepared - you're making others uncomfortable...

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Kaila Christini; Program Manager Researcher (HCI, Kepka Research Lab)

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Kaila Christini; Program Manager Researcher (HCI, Kepka Research Lab)

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Kaila.Christini@hci.utah.edu

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Honestly, being a little more selfish/focusing on me

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Honestly, being a little more selfish/focusing on me

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Kristen Austion, Instructional Designer at the David Eccles School of Business

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Kristen Austion, Instructional Designer at the David Eccles School of Business

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I love chatting about teaching best practices (and food!). I can best be reached by email. Kristen.austion@eccles.utah.edu

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I’m a dental assistant at the school of dentistry. I specialize in Oral Surgery and Sterilization. My email is Carol.navarro@hsc.Utah.edu

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I’m J.R. Hardman, associate producer with PBS Utah.
https://www.pbsutah.org/about/staff/j-r-hardman/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrhardman

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jrhardman@pbsutah.org

J.R. Hardman is a filmmaker, documentarian, educator, and Civil War reenactress. She joins PBS Utah as Associate Producer for This is Utah and Utah Insight. Hardman is a transplant to Utah, but has quickly come to feel right at home in the Beehive State.

Her first feature-length documentary as Director, Reenactress, is currently in production. Reenactress tells the story of the women in American Civil War reenactment who cross-dress to portray soldiers, commemorating the real women who fought in the Civil War disguised as men. Hardman is also a Producer on the documentary Snowland, which chronicles the life of Cora Lee Witt, a woman who created a fantasy realm to escape her dark past as a child bride in a secretive polygamous sect.

Hardman previously served as Operations Manager for Sundance Institute Artist Programs in Park City, Utah; as Senior Tour Manager for Campus Movie Fest (CMF), the world's largest student film festival; and as Technical Director for Camp Flix, a filmmaking summer camp for kids.

Hardman has produced several short documentaries and fiction films including "Muslims in Love," which premiered at the 2009 Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, "The Coach," which screened as part of the 2011 Arnold Sports Film Festival, and "Touching," which was featured in several festivals including the 25th Anniversary Outfest. She graduated from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles with a B.A. in Cinema/Television Production and Spanish.

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jrhardman@pbsutah.org J.R. Hardman is a filmmaker, documentarian, educator, and Civil War reenactress. She joins PBS Utah as Associate Producer for This is Utah and Utah Insight. Hardman is a transplant to Utah, but has quickly come to feel right at home in the Beehive State.

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Hello! My name is Lissa, and I work in Sustainability & Energy under Facilities. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lissablarson

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Alissandria Larson, known as Lissa, is transitioning to a new career at the University of Utah. Lissa will work in the Sustainability & Energy Management group and use her project management background to develop diverse projects to a shovel-ready state.

Lissa is passionate about fostering an inclusive team environment. At Jacobs Engineering, Lissa worked with the Mid-Atlantic Strategic Implementation Committee to meet regional goals and supports Jacobs' Inclusion & Diversity policies as a Conscious Inclusion facilitator. With experience living in Germany and studying at Leipzig University, Lissa is fluent in German. Lissa graduated from Rice University in 2015 with a Bachelors of Science degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering.

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Lissa Larson - Senior Project Engineer - University of Utah | LinkedIn

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Alissandria Larson, known as Lissa, is transitioning to a new career at the University of Utah. Lissa will work in the Sustainability & Energy Management group and use her project management background to develop diverse projects to a shovel-ready state. Lissa is passionate about fostering an inclusive team environment.

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New to the U and Utah :) Moved here in June to work in the Office of Admissions! Brittany.baker-brousseau@utah.edu

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I'd like to get more into snowboarding - if I'm living in Utah, I feel like that's a opportunity I need to take advantage of. :) 

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I'd like to get more into snowboarding - if I'm living in Utah, I feel like that's a opportunity I need to take advantage of. :) 

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Hi I'm Michelle and I am new to SLC and the U! I work at the Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital. Excited to connect with you all. michelle.accardiravid@hsc.utah.edu

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Jessica Hurtado
Director of MD Admissions

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Everything is figureoutable!

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Abby Forrest, Editor for the Department of Neurology; Freelance editor for academic content and full-length books. 

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Abby Forrest, Editor for the Department of Neurology; Freelance editor for academic content and full-length books. 

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I've been with the U for a little over a year now, and I'd be happy to make some new connections! Here's my LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbyforrest/

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Hi,  My name is Ashley Kurtz. I use She/Her/Hers pronouns. I work for Housing and Residential Education. I run Kahlert Village which is our newest and largest residence hall on campus! If you want to connect my email is Akurtz@housing.utah.edu 

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Hi,  My name is Ashley Kurtz. I use She/Her/Hers pronouns. I work for Housing and Residential Education. I run Kahlert Village which is our newest and largest residence hall on campus! If you want to connect my email is Akurtz@housing.utah.edu 

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Page Checketts from the Dept Of Family and Preventative Medicine Public Health Division

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Page Checketts from the Dept Of Family and Preventative Medicine Public Health Division

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I work on external contracts for the PH Dept. I am currently on managing contact tracing efforts at the state, as well as research and support around Health Disparities related to Covid-19 and Health Equity in general. I'm at page.checketts@utah.edu

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Kerry Case (she/her) Chief Sustainability Officer

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Kerry Case (she/her) Chief Sustainability Officer

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Hi everyone. I would love to connect. Please reach out at kerry.case@utah.edu.

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Kirstin here from the Women's Resource Center, one of our student support offices in Student Affairs. Would love to connect.  kmaanum@sa.utah.edu

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Ashley Yong, Program Coordinator, McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention

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Ashley Yong, Program Coordinator, McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention

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I just started at the U in July of this year doing relationship and sexual violence prevention work. I'm from the Midwest. Connect with me: ashley.yong@utah.edu https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyyong/

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Carla Lange, Data Scientist with University Faculty Information Support. 

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Carla Lange, Data Scientist with University Faculty Information Support. 

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I love helping others turn their data into helpful information.

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Teresa Hegg, Associate Professor of Surgery and Population Health Sciences

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Teresa Hegg, Associate Professor of Surgery and Population Health Sciences

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teresa.bell@hsc.utah.edu
317-778-0012

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Experienced Leader in Outcomes Research with a demonstrated history of working in academic medicine and health systems. Over 15 years of research experience and 5 years of leadership experience that includes overseeing a team of data analysts and clinical research staff; managing research and quality improvement projects; and communicating data insights to healthcare professionals. Skilled in quantitative analysis of regional, multi-source electronic health record data. Strong writing and analytical skills with a passion for data storytelling.

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Teresa Maria Bell - Associate Professor, Depts of Surgery and Population Health Sciences - University of Utah | LinkedIn

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Experienced Leader in Outcomes Research with a demonstrated history of working in academic medicine and health systems. Over 15 years of research experience and 5 years of leadership experience that includes overseeing a team of data analysts and clinical research staff; managing research and quality improvement projects; and communicating data insights to healthcare professionals.

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Something artistic, like a pottery class

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Shawnee Johnson (she/her) I'm the Events & Student Groups Program Manager for the School of Medicine!

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Shawnee Johnson (she/her) I'm the Events & Student Groups Program Manager for the School of Medicine!

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I am dedicated to cultivating a professional, diverse, and actively anti-racist workplace. My professional motto is to, "Make It Happen!" With over 13 years' experience in the workforce, my solid sense of responsibility coupled with maturity, creativity, dedication, integrity, efficiency, hard work, and friendliness create a mix of qualities ideally suited for working with people. I am punctual, precise, creative, professional, positive, and understanding and have excellent interpersonal skills and a good sense of humor. I possess a strong ability to learn any new skills or trait quickly and efficiently.

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Shawnee Johnson - Program Manager, Events and Student Groups - University of Utah School of Medicine | LinkedIn

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I am dedicated to cultivating a professional, diverse, and actively anti-racist workplace. My professional motto is to, "Make It Happen!" With over 13 years' experience in the workforce, my solid sense of responsibility coupled with maturity, creativity, dedication, integrity, efficiency, hard work, and friendliness create a mix of qualities ideally suited for working with people.

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I work in purchasing in the Biomedical Engineering department on main campus. britanie.naylor@utah.edu

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You can't pour from an empty cup so take care of yourself or you won't be able to take care of others. 

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You can't pour from an empty cup so take care of yourself or you won't be able to take care of others. 

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You're too opinionated.

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My name is Samantha Carey. I am a College Access Advisor for The Utah College Advising Corps. I'm hoping to go into Higher Education Student Affairs. My email is samantha.carey@utah.edu

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Associate Professor in Population Health Sciences. My research focuses on childhood obesity, physical activity and nutrition. I just relocated my family to SLC in september.

I don't have a picture or show up on my department. You can reach me at jennie.hill@hsc.utah.edu

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Hi, I'm Natalie Fillerup. I am a Study Coordinator with the Department of Pediatrics Liver Research. I celebrated my first year with the U last month. 

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Hi, I'm Natalie Fillerup. I am a Study Coordinator with the Department of Pediatrics Liver Research. I celebrated my first year with the U last month. 

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I am a University of Utah graduate with a Bachelor's of Science in Geography and a Bachelor's of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. I also earned a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). I am considering furthering my education by attending a master's program for Public Policy or City Planning. In the meantime, I am working to build a career within my field. I am very passionate about environmental sustainability, and I hope to grow a career that helps create solutions to environmental problems.

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Natalie Fillerup - Study Coordinator - University of Utah School of Medicine | LinkedIn

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I am a University of Utah graduate with a Bachelor's of Science in Geography and a Bachelor's of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Studies. I also earned a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). I am considering furthering my education by attending a master's program for Public Policy or City Planning.

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Greetings from the Korea Campus of U of U!!  My name is Allison.  I work in the Writing Department. My email is allison.segal@utah.edu.

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Greetings from the Korea Campus of U of U!!  My name is Allison.  I work in the Writing Department. My email is allison.segal@utah.edu.

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Natasha Ovuoba, HCI Associate Director of EDI

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Natasha Ovuoba, HCI Associate Director of EDI

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Hello all! I'm looking forward to connecting. Feel free to reach out. Natasha.Ovuoba@hci.utah.edu; Cell 801-508-4871; https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-ovuoba/

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You should always stay until all your work is done. #BURNOUT

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You should always stay until all your work is done. #BURNOUT

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Fear is the worst reason to do something, or not do something.

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Fear is the worst reason to do something, or not do something.

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I'm Stacey Slager, current chair of our UWHEN chapter. In my day job, I am the Grants and Contracts Manager for the Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Center and I advise Pharmacotherapy staff, students and residents on how to do qualitative research. 

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I'm Stacey Slager, current chair of our UWHEN chapter. In my day job, I am the Grants and Contracts Manager for the Pharmacotherapy Outcomes Research Center and I advise Pharmacotherapy staff, students and residents on how to do qualitative research. 

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Hi, I am Shler, Administrative Manager for the FBS. 

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Hi, I am Shler, Administrative Manager for the FBS. 

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I would like to advocate for myself more. We are very short staffed and I have taken on a lot of work.

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I would like to advocate for myself more. We are very short staffed and I have taken on a lot of work.

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You can do anything you want! (no direction or support at all)

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You can do anything you want! (no direction or support at all)

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Do what you’re good at!

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Apply anyway. You never know who you are competing against. 

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Apply anyway. You never know who you are competing against. 

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Hello everyone my name is Joyce Lee (she, her, hers). I work in the Office of Admissions. I love being outdoors, thrifting, and building Lego. Feel free to reach out! Joyce.lee@utah.edu 

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Hello everyone my name is Joyce Lee (she, her, hers). I work in the Office of Admissions. I love being outdoors, thrifting, and building Lego. Feel free to reach out! Joyce.lee@utah.edu 

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Hi. Bryn Spielvogel. Postdoc in parks and rec, focused on youth development, contextual forces shaping wellbeing.

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Hi. Bryn Spielvogel. Postdoc in parks and rec, focused on youth development, contextual forces shaping wellbeing.

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Hi! I'm a postdoc doing research in dept of parks and rec. Interested in community engaged work, equity & justice in outdoor and educational spaces. Trying to find ways to meld work with organizing towards social transformation. Would love to connect with folks interested in these things :)

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Be innovative and interrupt traditional ways of doing things that just aren't working!

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Be innovative and interrupt traditional ways of doing things that just aren't working!

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This is just how the field is/this is how we have always done it

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This is just how the field is/this is how we have always done it

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Don't telecommute - it'll kill your career

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Don't telecommute - it'll kill your career

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Sara Cody, Program Coordinator- Black Cultural Center

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Sara Cody, Program Coordinator- Black Cultural Center

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Sara (she/her) moved to Salt Lake on a whim after trying a particularly delicious donut from a truck. She is passionate about serving others and developing her “why”. She works with agencies serving transracial adoptees, women of color in education, and our neighbors experiencing homelessness. If not tending to one of her passion projects, you will find her organizing her rock babies, parenting her dog named Aggie or caring for one of her many plant children.
801.213.1442 | sara.cody@utah.edu

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IF thinking about a career/job change... check to make sure you are moving toward something rather than running away from something.

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Ask questions!!!

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This isn't the most important thing in your life. 

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This isn't the most important thing in your life. 

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Assertively protect your boundaries (time, physical space, personal information)

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Assertively protect your boundaries (time, physical space, personal information)

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don't complain, don't rock the boat (as a pre-tenure faculty)

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don't complain, don't rock the boat (as a pre-tenure faculty)

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"That's just how it is in higher education."

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"That's just how it is in higher education."

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And feeling like I have a path for advancement.

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Hi! I'm Daisy Herpin, Food Safety Consultant for the Manufacturers extension program. We're a NIST-funded program to help Utah manufacturers grow and thrive!

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Hi! I'm Daisy Herpin, Food Safety Consultant for the Manufacturers extension program. We're a NIST-funded program to help Utah manufacturers grow and thrive!

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Build relationships with folks who have similar interests, ideas, hopes, vision for the future

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Build relationships with folks who have similar interests, ideas, hopes, vision for the future

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be willing to move to get your career started or to take the next step in your career

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be willing to move to get your career started or to take the next step in your career

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Rebekah Shrader, Lecturer in the Business Economics Group (School of Business)

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Rebekah Shrader, Lecturer in the Business Economics Group (School of Business)

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Hello! I teach economics as a career-line lecturer in the Business School. I was at California State University, Stanislaus before here, and I am originally from Idaho Falls. I have two little kiddos, and I'm looking forward to making more connections here!
rebekah.shrader@eccles.utah.edu

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Graduate School is not to learn more facts, but to learn how to handle pressure.

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Graduate School is not to learn more facts, but to learn how to handle pressure.

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We are facing high rates of staff attrition and burnout of staff who have remained in their positions. I have been sharing ideas and advocating for change.

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We are facing high rates of staff attrition and burnout of staff who have remained in their positions. I have been sharing ideas and advocating for change.

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You have GOT to dumb down your language! Don't use any words longer than 5 letters. You're talking over everyone's heads and alienating everyone.

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You have GOT to dumb down your language! Don't use any words longer than 5 letters. You're talking over everyone's heads and alienating everyone.

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Hanging out with Mei Mei- an orphaned black rhinos.

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Jambo! I am Tara Hetz. I am new to SLC and to the U. I am a masters student in the Parks, Recreation and Tourism department and interested in responsible, sustainable tourism and combining adventure tourism and conservation. Looking forward to connecting with others. Love collaborative work! 

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Jambo! I am Tara Hetz. I am new to SLC and to the U. I am a masters student in the Parks, Recreation and Tourism department and interested in responsible, sustainable tourism and combining adventure tourism and conservation. Looking forward to connecting with others. Love collaborative work! 

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My 14-year old daughter. She gets my computer up and running, finds my chats when they disappear from the screen, and fixes things any time my iphone gives me fits!

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My 14-year old daughter. She gets my computer up and running, finds my chats when they disappear from the screen, and fixes things any time my iphone gives me fits!

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Learn how to not think about work outside of work!

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Learn how to not think about work outside of work!

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It can be stressful to keep learning the next tool, concept, etc needed in your career. I try to balance being in learning mode with doing tasks I'm skilled in so I can also feel accomplished also

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It can be stressful to keep learning the next tool, concept, etc needed in your career. I try to balance being in learning mode with doing tasks I'm skilled in so I can also feel accomplished also

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with Mary Anne Berzins

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I love the good kind of fear that comes from skiing (I think some people call that adrenaline)

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More self-care and time taking care of myself. 

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More self-care and time taking care of myself. 

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I need to stop burning the candle at both ends.

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"NO" vember - practicing saying "no" and being such a people pleaser.

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"NO" vember - practicing saying "no" and being such a people pleaser.

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Setting them felt scary for me, but was so valuable AND I don't think others even noticed/cared

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Hi, My name is Adele Hamilton & I work in the Pathology dept. at the SOM

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Hi, My name is Adele Hamilton & I work in the Pathology dept. at the SOM

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adele.hamilton@path.utah.edu

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https://www.workingmother.com/nora-roberts-juggling-kids-work-plastic-glass-balls

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When it comes to doing it all, sometimes working moms have to drop the ball. And even though it doesn't feel like it, that's OK. This advice from renowned romance author Nora Roberts is making us feel a whole lot better.

Jennifer Lynn Barnes, a mom, professor and young adult novelist best known for Raised by Wolves and The Naturals series, attended a Q&A with Nora, where the author shared some sage advice that changed Jennifer's view on juggling it all. Jennifer posted Nora's nugget of wisdom on Twitter, and we love it.

When someone asked Nora how she balanced writing and kids, she simply said "that the key to juggling is to know that some of the balls you have in the air are made of plastic and some are made of glass."

The main takeaway is that some balls will drop, and that's fine. It's too damn hard to keep everything in the air, and that's a pressure we don't need to put on ourselves.

Now, to clarify, Nora wasn't just talking about a few balls. In a follow-up tweet, Jennifer wrote, "Nora was not talking about juggling five balls. She was talking about juggling FIFTY-FIVE balls. The balls don't represent 'family' or 'work.' There are separate balls for everything that goes into each of those categories."

By prioritizing the balls that are glass-picking the kids up from daycare, making sure dinner's on the table, or meeting a deadline on a project-and not the ones that are plastic-crazy hair day at school, staying caught up on your email inbox-parents can assure there are no glass shards where their little ones are crawling around.

Everyone drops a ball or two in a day, and that's pretty much unavoidable. Nora's point is that the balls that bounce are fine to bounce. Catching the glass before it hits the floor means letting the plastic ones go.

Even so, prioritizing can be the hardest part. How do you know which balls are glass and which are plastic? For every mom, it's different. On certain days, some balls are glass when maybe the next day they're plastic.

And just like that, Nora dropped the mic after shedding the wisdom we didn't know we needed.

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Author Nora Roberts on Juggling Kids and Work: Know Which Balls Are Plastic and Which Are Glass

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When it comes to doing it all, sometimes working moms have to drop the ball. And even though it doesn't feel like it, that's OK. This advice from renowned romance author Nora Roberts is making us feel a whole lot better.

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Spend more quality time with my family & travel!

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Folks are focused more on response than prevention when it comes to sexual violence on college campuses. We focus on perpetrator intervention and stopping harm before it happens.

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Folks are focused more on response than prevention when it comes to sexual violence on college campuses. We focus on perpetrator intervention and stopping harm before it happens.

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Clarisa Depari (she/her), Executive Assistant at the Vice President for Research Office.

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Clarisa Depari (she/her), Executive Assistant at the Vice President for Research Office.

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I moved from Reno, NV last year to start this position and I'm loving it so far! It's been interesting to learn (mostly) everything virtually. Looking forward to connect with everyone! clarisa.depari@utah.edu

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Not a resource per se but I always advise our students and post doc fellows: any time you get a new publication even in draft form, put it on your resume. Once it gets published, move it from 'in progress' to 'published'. 

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Not a resource per se but I always advise our students and post doc fellows: any time you get a new publication even in draft form, put it on your resume. Once it gets published, move it from 'in progress' to 'published'. 

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Facilitation, leading meetings, and communication styles

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Facilitation, leading meetings, and communication styles

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Air Quality and the future of the Valley

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Air Quality and the future of the Valley

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Learning more and loving the opportunities to learn from our U of U experts. Bringing this discussion to the forefront because it is a wide array of people who are worried about it.

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It's completely male dominated and it's absolutely exhausting.

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It's completely male dominated and it's absolutely exhausting.

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Technical things - R Studio; SAS; Statistical methodology (I know BORING! LOL)

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Technical things - R Studio; SAS; Statistical methodology (I know BORING! LOL)

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Entwining work + social transformation + personal life

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Entwining work + social transformation + personal life

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"Trust me" - in terms of trying to make career plans/next steps with supervisor and no feedback or plan in place

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"Trust me" - in terms of trying to make career plans/next steps with supervisor and no feedback or plan in place

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Get a mentor - even just for one area you're interested in

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Get a mentor - even just for one area you're interested in

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My best mentors are ones I shamelessly asked outright to be a mentor to me.

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After throwing away the 2020 planner, it is great to have a paper planner to the side to write my plans as they come up

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We work with the police in a time when folks are moving to defund the police.

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We work with the police in a time when folks are moving to defund the police.

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We recognize that police have an important role in the community, and they are not the only important role. We provide certain services and expertise that are beyond the scope of police work. We work to build a bridge with the police and use police services where appropriate.

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Leticia Stevens (she/her), Research Associate/Clinical Informaticist in Biomedical Informatics

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Leticia Stevens (she/her), Research Associate/Clinical Informaticist in Biomedical Informatics

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I've been working for the U for a year this month and I have loved every moment of working here. I was raised in Ogden but I was born in Michoacan, Mexico, I've lived in Ogden for 23 years! I'm married and I have 2 dogs and we love to go camping (even in the winter) looking forward to connecting with you.
leticia.stevens@utah.edu