Professionals for 2020
Michelle Kuo
Founder
Michelle Kuo is the Founder at JumpSearch, a placement company HQed in Park City. She has more than 12 years in recruiting for startups and hyper-growth companies in UT including Qualtrics, Chatbooks, Dwelo, Taulia, Health Catalyst, Thumbtack and Chargeback.
Dr. Julie M. Eggington
CEO
Dr. Eggington is the co-founder and CEO of the Center for Genomic Interpretation, which has the mission to drive quality in clinical genetics, genomics & Precision Medicine. She directed programs at Myriad Genetics, Courtagen, & 23andMe. She has a PhD in Biochemistry from the UofWisconsin-Madison, MS from UofU, & BS with Honors from BYU.
Briana Stewart
Editor-in-Chief
I am the Editor-in-Chief for Utah Valley Bride and the Managing Editor for Utah Valley BusinessQ. I graduated in Print Journalism from BYU in 2005. After completing an internship at a business/technology publication in New York City, I joined the team at Bennett Communications and have been working there for the last 15 years.
Sunny Washington
CEO
CEO and cofounder of Because Learning. I love working with educators to bring technology into the classroom. I've worked in the education technology sector for nearly 20 years now.
Shelby Hintz
News Producer
I am a TV news producer at KSL. I produce two shows, a daily newscast and a Sunday morning political talk show. I graduated from BYU with a degree in Communications.
Maliana Tupou
Implementation Analyst & Project Manager
I'm a math nerd with a degree in Statistical Science & Mathematics that loves working in the tech industry. I've enjoyed different aspects of working in tech. In my spare time, I enjoy making decadent handcrafted ice cream with my husband and daughter.
Katie Cardon
Engineer & Inventor
I'm a maker at heart. I have spent the last 17 years of my career designing and building things to make a better world. From exploring the farthest reaches of the solar system to designing tools to unlock the creativity in others. I love what I do and feel lucky to be able to do it.
Kortni Niccoli
Founder & Creator
Kortni wanted to create a swimmer that every person, no matter their body type, feels comfortable and confident in! Established in 2014 Kortni launched Kortni Jeane in hopes of bringing you swimmers that represent your personality.
Christina Kirk
Climbing Arborist
I'm a climbing arborist and business owner. I trim trees. I climb trees using ropes and a harness and a bunch of other equipment. I also am the 2019 female winner of the Utah ISA Tree Climbing Competition.
Natalie Unga
COO & Managing Partner
Natalie Unga is Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner with WECybr, a woman-owned cybersecurity firm operating in the Rocky Mountains. WECybr’s mission is to help small and mid-sized businesses navigate sophisticated technology and embrace simpler, more effective responses to their cybersecurity challenges.
Eden Wen
User Experience Designer
I'm a daughter of Hong Kong immigrants, born in Utah and raised in Connecticut. I went to BYU for a degree in Communications and Anthropology. After working 4 years in the communications field, I decided to change my career to UX design.
Jeanette Bennett
Owner of Utah Valley Magazine
Jeanette Bennett founded Utah Valley Magazine 20 years ago! Since then she also started Utah Valley Bride, BusinessQ and several other magazines. She also hosts events honoring business leaders and iconic community foodies. Jeanette has a bachelor's and master's from BYU in Communications and an Honorary Doctorate in Business from UVU.
Katie Blomquist
Product Support Supervisor
I supervise the support staff for BrainStorm's learning solution, QuickHelp. My team educates, supports, and troubleshoots in efforts to assist both internal and external customers. I work closely with our development team to ensure timely resolutions to problems, improvements to workflows, and changes needed by customers.
Natalie Porter
Product Support
I am on the support staff for BrainStorm's learning solution, QuickHelp. My team educates, supports, and troubleshoots in efforts to assist both internal and external customers. I work closely with our development team to ensure timely resolutions to problems, improvements to workflows, and changes needed by customers.
Kristin Matthews
Professor
Kristin Matthews is a Professor of English at BYU. She teaches American literature courses, including women's literature and African American literature. I teach people how to read, write, and think critically. I use stories to help students learn how to be kind people and productive members of their community.
Amy Magleby
Senior VP/Business Banking Team Lead
I have worked in Banking for 21 years in three different banks. I am currently over small business lending and have 12 employees. I attended Idaho State University and studied Business Management
Marissa Harrison
Entomologist
My dad always helped me see the beauty and wonder in the bugs we found in our backyard in Florida. That led me to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Entomology from the University of Florida and become an animal keeper at Disney’s Animal Kingdom taking care of invertebrates. I moved to Utah to help open the Butterfly Biosphere and spread the bug love!
LaShanda Terry
Owner
Owner operator of Terry Custom Inc., offering home remodeling, new home construction, kitchen and bath remodeling. Owner of Rob Terry Cabinets,LLC offering cabinetry for both residential and commercial projects.
Jennifer Boone
Zoo Keeper
I care for a variety of animals ranging from Leopards to Penguins. Being an animal keeper at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium is more than just cleaning habitats and feeding our animals. I am also responsible for helping with exhibit upkeep, animal nutrition, medical treatments, enrichment, training, and conservation efforts.
Ann-Marie Marchant
Adult and Teen Services Librarian
Meta Coleman
Residential Interior Designer
Meta Coleman receive a BFA at Brigham Young University. She has spent over 10 years working as an interior designer and prop stylist. Meta's work has been featured in several national and international magazine and book publications.
Breyandi Bond
Licensed Structural Engineer
I am a Hawaiian, Japanese, Portugese, Chinese, and Irish professional woman engineer working to build the homes of the future. I was born and raised in Hawaii which shaped me into becoming the woman I am today. I know that within each of us, there is infinite potential.
Krystal Guerra
Senior Demand Generation Manager
Krystal Guerra is a marketing executive with over 8 years of experience in event programming, media relations, digital marketing & demand generation. Krystal currently works as a Senior Demand Generation Manager for Instructure.
Amy Caldwell
Executive Director & Co-founder
Amy's a Missouri farm girl where she learned hard work and play. Amy is the Executive Director/CoFounder at RevRoad where she leads business development, portfolio companies and recruitment. She has experience in managing film production, corporate sales, high-end boutiques, cellular stores, large fundraising campaigns and building strong networks.
Morgan Hansen
Entomologist
I am the Assistant Director of Thanksgiving Point's Butterfly Biosphere. I am an entomologist, and have been able to turn a lifelong hobby into a fulfilling career.
Lizzi Brousseau
Social Video Producer
Lizzi grew up in Utah, dreaming of being a filmmaker or journalist, and found her home at PBS Utah in 2014. She finished her Communications degree at the U, and in 2017 she became a producer in the Digital Media department. She primarily produces and hosts Modern Gardener, but helps with other station projects whenever possible.
Megan Bronson
CPA
Megan is an accountant and Advisory Partner at Squire. She has over a decade of experience working with businesses across several industries, specializing in QuickBooks consulting and outsourced accounting services for manufacturing and distribution clients. Megan is recognized nationwide for her early adoption and expertise in QuickBooks Online.
Marianne Clayton
Research Engineer
I am a research engineer at US Synthetic. I have a bachelor's in chemical engineering and a master's in mechanical engineering. I think about ways to make my company's product better and then run experiments to test, validate, and improve my ideas.
