Sarah Sherer, Chief Human Resources Officer at University of Utah Health, lives by her “people first” mantra which recently landed her and her team on the shortlist of 2021 HR Achievement Award winners in Utah Business Magazine.  She is a wife, mother, colleague, and leader - a natural caretaker who has also learned the importance of taking care of herself.  Listen in to hear how Sarah models self-care and work-life balance to remain adaptable and connected, even in the demanding healthcare environment during a global pandemic.  

Analise Wilson, General Counsel for Ivory Homes, is full of grit and tenacity thanks to her father reminding her at a young age that their family “knows how to suffer”! They also know how to finish what they started, make the most out of every opportunity and keep education a top priority. Listen in to hear how these principles have helped write Annie’s story as a successful attorney, wife & mother, and a triathlon hopeful. 

Astrid Tuminez, President of Utah Valley University, is leading the largest public university in the state of Utah by welcoming a record 41,000+ students to campus this year. Although there is never a dull moment in her day, Astrid has found a way to successfully balance donor relations, community champions, industry leaders, and government affairs that come together to make UVU the progressive and diverse community that it is. Listen in to hear how President Tuminez journeyed from a farming village in the Philippines to Utah, where she is succeeding by doing three things exceptionally well! 

Laura Peifer, VP and Employee Benefits Consultant at GBS, is a native Utahn with a heart to connect and serve.  Not only is she a competent leader in the healthcare industry, but she has also been a longtime volunteer champion with the Boys & Girls Club of Murray.  Listen in to hear how Laura maintains her confidence in a male-dominated business, tackles tough conversations with her colleagues, and uses positive self-talk to encourage her success. 

Alyssha Dairsow, Founder and Executive Director of Curly Me! saw a need and ​knew she could be a part of the solution. Moving to Utah from her native New ​Jersey home, Alyssha was determined to find her purpose and voiceworking in ​her new community. Listen in to hear how hernon-profit came to life and the ​unique ways she is using what she is paid to do to fuel what she is purposed ​to do.

Rick Folkerson, President of Success in Education, has used his sales training and ​personal passion for education to uplift the charitable mission of the Garff Family. ​ Listen in as he describes how his granddaughter, Millie, helped him see the ​true importance of uplifting the Women Who Succeed initiative, making sure ​that girls have the same equitable opportunities as boys. Thank you for seeing ​the value in our work and perspective, and being an ally in a very male-​​dominated industry.

Brandy Vega, Owner, and Founder of Vega Media Studios and the non-profit Good Deed Revolution is a passionate, hardworking practical joker that opened her first business at the age of 5 selling pet rocks from the sidewalk in front of her home. Hard times were always the catalyst to Brandy’s next achievement. Listen in to hear how being vulnerable has become one of her biggest assets and helped move her closer to the next big thing! It's
also why we agree with Hyrum Smith when he said: “Brandy is the most impressive person I’ve met in a decade”.

Tiffany Clason is the Director of the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for the
State of Utah and has embraced her British grandmother’s mantra “higgledy-piggledy”
as she navigates life’s twists and turns. Educated to be a teacher but working first in
corporate food and beverage hospitality and later in government relations, her current
position is the perfect marriage of her past experiences. Listen in to learn how Tiffany
maintains her identity as a wife, mother, and Utah’s liquor boss in the good ol’ boys club!

Bev Uipi, Millcreek City Councilwoman, shares how challenges can be self-inflicted or chosen for you, but either way, she is finding joy in the unexpected twists and turns. Recently re-elected for a second term, Bev is finding fulfillment in servant leadership in her community and getting creative with the next step of her evolving career. Listen in to hear how becoming a flight attendant was Bev’s answer to becoming the best mom for her high school football player.  

Ellen Winkler, Co-Founder, and Owner of INDUSTRY, says her adventure started when
an Italian girl from Jersey met a boy in a bar. From the beginning, her best friend and
husband has been blazing trails right by her side, transforming tired downtown buildings
into energized and creative workspaces. Listen in to hear how this couple’s passion for
skiing and actions sports fueled their career in design and development; and inspires
them to create spaces that represent the people and vitality of evolving cities.