Jennifer Hall, Civil Engineer and Assistant Vice President at WSP USA, shares how her unconventional college journey and family-farm background has helped her become a fast learner and passionate leader. As a woman in the Engineering field, Jennifer understands the gender inequalities that are often working against her, but she never lets anyone, not even herself, put her in a corner.

Krista Parry, Chief Development Officer at Visit Salt Lake, has become a successful and attentive leader, mother, and woman by showing up and being willing to learn. In this episode of We HEAR Her, Krista shares some of her experiences and hardships that have made her the resilient and hard-working woman she is today.

Melanie Jones, Editor in Chief for Utah Business, reflects on her journey being a daughter of a single mother with 5 children to where she is now personally and professionally. Melanie is a huge advocate for young women completing their post-secondary education for their economic stability, personal confidence, and intellectual growth.

Georgi Rausch shares her insight into how fun and mindfulness keep her on a path of continual learning. “Good Job Georgi," is her mantra throughout the day as she accomplishes big and small accomplishments. Her hardship with her mom and her journey beyond that resonates with many women at this stage in their lives.

Melissa shares how she has learned to love and accept the story of her life even though it is different than what she thought it would be. It may not look the way she thought it would be, but she enjoys the surprises and opportunities around every door!

Dana Grinnell, Author, Speaker, and Business Strategy & Operations Leader at Grinnell Capital

Dana has a passion for women and their empowerment through money. She has a long corporate career in business development and executive leadership positions. With that experience and passion, she assists women in the financial services industry and as investors. 

Elizabeth McMillian, Director of Communications at the Utah Department of Transportation

Elizabeth discusses how the practice of staying true to your values keeps you in alignment with all of your priorities, tasks, and projects. She also describes the difficulties of providing transportation services in the fastest-growing state in the United States.