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.
A Conversation With Brooke Johnson, Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Counsel at Ivanti
Brooke Johnson manages Ivanti’s global legal department and advises the company on a wide range of legal and business affairs. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Ivanti breaks down barriers between IT and security so that Everywhere Work can thrive. Ivanti has created the first purpose-built technology platform for CIOs and CISOs – giving IT and security teams comprehensive software solutions that scale with their organizations’ needs to enable, secure and elevate employees’ experiences. Over 40,000 customers, including 85 of the Fortune 100, have chosen Ivanti to meet challenges head-on with its end-to-end solutions. As Ivanti has grown and expanded globally through acquisitions, Brooke’s role has been critical, providing guidance with various countries’ regulations as well as negotiating contracts.
A Conversation with Sally Dietlein, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Hale Centre Theatre
Sally Dietlein is the Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Hale Centre Theatre. In addition to being a featured actress, her broad-based expertise includes the direction of many comedies and musicals. Sally has also written six full-scale musicals, all of which have been produced at Hale Centre Theatre as well as other theaters throughout the country. Under her artistic direction, HCT has become one of the highest attended regional theaters in the nation with almost 600,000 patrons annually.
During March, the Salt Lake Chamber is highlighting influential women in Utah. To celebrate Women’s History Month, we asked Sally to share her stories, thoughts and advice.
A Conversation With Kathy Roberts, CEO of Switch Reward Card
Kathy Roberts is the CEO of Switch Reward Card. She was a pioneer in the consumer credit card industry with Discover Card and served as President and Chief Operations Officer of Discover Bank from 2000 to 2006. Ms. Roberts now applies those same skills and work ethic to the emerging digital currency market. She also proudly serves on the Board of Directors of many companies such as Galvan, the blockchain healthcare company.
A Conversation with Nubia Peña: Senior Advisor on Equity and Opportunity to Governor Cox; Director for the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
During March, the Salt Lake Chamber is highlighting influential women in Utah. By sharing their stories and advice, we hope to bring awareness to the importance of Women’s History Month. Nubia Peña is passionate about Women’s History Month and the chance to remember and honor the women who came before her. We asked Nubia about […]
A Conversation with Monnica Manuel, SVP, Human Resources at Advantmed; Co-founder, Partner at RSG Performance
During March, the Salt Lake Chamber is highlighting influential women in Utah. By sharing their stories and advice, we hope to bring awareness to the importance of Women’s History Month. Monnica Manuel believes that all history is women’s history. For her, an important part of Women’s History Month means acknowledging that the contributions of women, […]
A Conversation with Ellen Winkler, Co-Founder and Partner of INDUSTRY
During March, the Salt Lake Chamber is highlighting influential women in Utah. By sharing their stories and advice, we hope to bring awareness to the importance of Women’s History Month. Ellen Winkler has many titles, one of which being Chief Visionary Officer at Q Factor/INDUSTRY. On her business card, though, it simply says “Queen Bee.” […]
President’s Message: Utah’s Slogan Can Become ‘Women Elevated’
Each March, during Women’s History Month, we have a chance to reflect on and reevaluate our support for the women at work, in the community, and at home. This includes talented business owners, leaders, legislators, and coworkers. Not only that, this month is extra special as the Salt Lake Chamber’s Women’s Business Center of Utah […]
Liz Owens of YWCA Utah — Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women
During March, the Salt Lake Chamber is highlighting influential women in Utah. By sharing their stories and advice, we hope to bring awareness to the importance of Women’s History Month. What does Women’s History Month mean to you? Women’s History Month is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate women’s contributions to the success of our […]
A Conversation With Jennie Taylor, Civilian Aid to the Secretary of the Army for the State of Utah, Major Brent Taylor Foundation
During March, the Salt Lake Chamber is highlighting influential women in Utah. By sharing their stories and advice, we hope to bring awareness to the importance of Women’s History Month. Is there a woman in your life who has been especially influential in your life? Like most women, I’m going to say my mom. She […]