A Conversation with Makaila Kelso, Branch Manager at Spherion
Makaila Kelso is a Utah native and graduate of Utah State University. She currently is the Branch Manager at Spherion, where she leverages her interpersonal skills and innovative thinking to cultivate strategic partnerships and create cutting-edge staffing solutions. Makaila is driven by her deep-seated commitment to employee advocacy, equity, positive company cultures, upward mobility, and eliminating barriers to workforce entry.
During March, the Salt Lake Chamber is highlighting influential women in Utah. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we asked Makaila to share her stories, thoughts and advice.
Business Women’s Forum Event Promotes Collaboration Between Nonprofits and For-Profits
It’s no secret that Utahns are charitable people — not only with their money but also their time and energy. In fact, WalletHub has ranked the Beehive State as the most charitable state in the country for the past four years. In the latest data, Utah ranked first for percentage of donated income, percentage of the population who donated time, volunteer rate and volunteer hours per capita. With this in mind, it’s no surprise that our state is also home to a staggering number of nonprofit organizations who work tirelessly to uplift the community
Speaking on Business: One Utah Summit – Utah Office of Energy Development
The Utah Office of Energy Development takes a thoughtful, measured approach to energy policy — prioritizing affordability, reliability and sustainability. They are also a Presenting Sponsor for the upcoming One Utah Summit, our state’s premier business summit.
Apply to be an Internship Host for The Goff Strategic Leadership Center at the University of Utah
Have a dreamboard project you want some help with? Want to tap into early-career students who receive extra training from a unique program? Host an intern through Goff this Summer! The University of Utah’s Goff Strategic Leadership Center is seeking internship hosts for the Summer 2024 Explorers Internship Program.
Speaking on Business: Score Headshots
When it comes to the world of networking, a picture can literally be worth a thousand words. That’s why Score Headshots works to provide top-notch photography services to Salt Lake City’s business community.
The Church of Jesus Christ and Red Cross strengthen partnership with new MOU to be signed in Salt Lake City
Leaders from the American Red Cross and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are set to meet on Thursday in Salt Lake City to renew their commitment to collaborative disaster relief, preparedness efforts and blood donation support. This enduring partnership is further solidified through the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
An Unforgettable Journey through LOVE AND WAR
Ballet West shares a not-to-be missed program during a timely moment of current affairs across the globe with their final main-stage production of Love and War, running April 12 – 20 at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre.
Speaking on Business: Farasha
Farasha is a woman-owned fashion consulting company that offers production and photoshoot services, professional wardrobe styling, creative retail marketing strategies, collaborative events and more.
Speaking on Business: Pure Credit Club
Pure Credit Club is a credit counseling service dedicated to helping Utahns revitalize their credit so they can enjoy lower interest rates, less debt and more financial freedom.
Speaking on Business: Elite Online Publishing
Elite Online Publishing is a women-owned team of experienced publishers that delivers a high-touch and high-impact experience for creating, publishing, and marketing number 1 bestselling books.