2020 Speakers
Krystal Guerra:
Krystal Guerra is a marketing executive with over 8 years of experience in event programming, media relations, digital marketing & demand generation. She is a first generation college graduate from Utah Valley University where she completed a Bachelors of Science in Business Management with a Marketing Emphasis. Krystal currently works as a Senior Demand Generation Manager for Instructure. Krystal thrives on marketing solutions that drive results and has worked with hundreds of clients ranging from mid-size to large enterprise Fortune 500 companies and has been involved in raising over $8 million in venture capital. Krystal is also the CEO and founder of Guerra Media—an agency dedicated to advocating for inclusivity, women in leadership & preparing young adults for career success. Krystal has been recognized as one of Utah’s 30 Women to Watch by Utah Business Magazine and in 2018 help co-found the Utah Latino Business Expo—an annual event dedicated to bringing culture, community and business together. Krystal has been featured in several publications, conferences, podcasts and news channels including ABC4, Fox13 & KSL5. Krystal’s work to advocate for women in business and mentor youth have fueled her success and notoriety. When Krystal is not serving others you can most likely catch her at the airport getting ready to board her next adventure as a professional tourist.
Krystal Guerra is a marketing executive with over 8 years of experience in event programming, media relations, digital marketing & demand generation. She is a first generation college graduate from Utah Valley University where she completed a Bachelors of Science in Business Management with a Marketing Emphasis. Krystal currently works as a Senior Demand Generation Manager for Instructure. Krystal thrives on marketing solutions that drive results and has worked with hundreds of clients ranging from mid-size to large enterprise Fortune 500 companies and has been involved in raising over $8 million in venture capital. Krystal is also the CEO and founder of Guerra Media—an agency dedicated to advocating for inclusivity, women in leadership & preparing young adults for career success. Krystal has been recognized as one of Utah’s 30 Women to Watch by Utah Business Magazine and in 2018 help co-found the Utah Latino Business Expo—an annual event dedicated to bringing culture, community and business together. Krystal has been featured in several publications, conferences, podcasts and news channels including ABC4, Fox13 & KSL5. Krystal’s work to advocate for women in business and mentor youth have fueled her success and notoriety. When Krystal is not serving others you can most likely catch her at the airport getting ready to board her next adventure as a professional tourist.
Martin Frey:
In the last decade, Martin has pushed the limits of human accomplishment on the world’s highest summits and most treacherous seas. His record-setting adventures were preceded by a 30-year business career that included notable leadership roles in the private and public sectors. With a truly unique set of experiences to his name, Martin is a one-of-a-kind speaker who captivates and inspires audiences to elevate their approach to work and life and take their leadership style to a higher plane.
In the last decade, Martin has pushed the limits of human accomplishment on the world’s highest summits and most treacherous seas. His record-setting adventures were preceded by a 30-year business career that included notable leadership roles in the private and public sectors. With a truly unique set of experiences to his name, Martin is a one-of-a-kind speaker who captivates and inspires audiences to elevate their approach to work and life and take their leadership style to a higher plane.
Corby Eason
Corby Eason is the Student Support and Prevention Educational Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education. Prior to working for the State Board of Education, he has experience working as a high school and middle school counselor.
Corby graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Art in Psychology. He earned his Master’s in School Counseling from the University of Phoenix.
Corby Eason is the Student Support and Prevention Educational Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education. Prior to working for the State Board of Education, he has experience working as a high school and middle school counselor.
Corby graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Art in Psychology. He earned his Master’s in School Counseling from the University of Phoenix.
Emily Freeman:
EMILY BELLE FREEMAN is a coach’s wife, a mother to five children and a few others who have found refuge in her home, author of several bestselling books, and sought-after inspirational speaker. She finds great joy in studying the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Her deep love of the scriptures comes from a desire to find their application in everyday life. For a few minutes every day Emily forgets about the laundry, leaves the dishes in the sink, and writes. When she isn’t playing with her grandkids or writing, you will find her building bridges with other Christians at MultiplyGoodness.com. Her favorite activities include parades, vacations, firework displays, and going for a long walk with a good friend.
EMILY BELLE FREEMAN is a coach’s wife, a mother to five children and a few others who have found refuge in her home, author of several bestselling books, and sought-after inspirational speaker. She finds great joy in studying the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Her deep love of the scriptures comes from a desire to find their application in everyday life. For a few minutes every day Emily forgets about the laundry, leaves the dishes in the sink, and writes. When she isn’t playing with her grandkids or writing, you will find her building bridges with other Christians at MultiplyGoodness.com. Her favorite activities include parades, vacations, firework displays, and going for a long walk with a good friend.
Hayden Paul
Hayden Paul was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2016 Hayden started his own video production business. During this time and through his work, he was able to travel to 17 countries in 18 months and see much of the deprivation that exists in the world. It was his travels to the Middle East, parts of Africa and Southeast Asia, where he became aware of the existence of slavery in the modern world and has never been the same. Since early 2019, he has worked full-time for Operation Underground Railroad and is honored to be a part of such a noble cause.
Hayden Paul was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2016 Hayden started his own video production business. During this time and through his work, he was able to travel to 17 countries in 18 months and see much of the deprivation that exists in the world. It was his travels to the Middle East, parts of Africa and Southeast Asia, where he became aware of the existence of slavery in the modern world and has never been the same. Since early 2019, he has worked full-time for Operation Underground Railroad and is honored to be a part of such a noble cause.
2019 Speakers
Gordon “Gordy” Ewell joined the Utah National Guard after he graduated from Emory County High School in 1985. He began his military career as a radio telegraph operator for the 1457thEngineering Battalion, but soon decided to change course and become a Combat Engineer and demolition specialist.
Ewell was mobilized as part of the 115thEngineering Group as one of 40 individuals chosen to be part of the first Explosive Hazard Coordination Cell in Iraq. As a combat engineer, Ewell served in the route clearance section of the team, and was sent to units around Iraq to teach them how to hunt for, find, and – in many cases – detonate IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) before they could hurt others. In December 2005, only a couple of weeks after Ewell arrived in Iraq, he received his marching orders. The outgoing commander of Multi-National Corps Iraq head-butted Ewell and told him to “take care of” his soldiers. Ewell said that directive was what kept him going – in his words, “maybe longer than I should have.”
During his year in Iraq, Ewell went on 59 combat missions. He calls this stint his “year of living in the limelight,” a play on words evoking the green-tinged view through a soldier’s night vision goggles. He led dozens of night missions, driving five miles per hour down some of the most dangerous roadways in Iraq, looking for disguised IEDs. His convoy usually contained only four or five vehicles, with him in a Buffalo or a RG-31 vehicle lit up like a Christmas tree to shed light on potential hazards. Ewell noted that it was not unusual for his team to find 15-18 bombs every night, and to engage with the enemy 4-5 times per night. One night, he recalled, his team found 24 IEDs.
While deployed, Ewell started writing a manual for route clearance, for which he received approval from the Center for Army Lessons Learned. The Army would eventually adopt Ewell’s writings as the first route clearance handbook. Ewell received the Bronze Star for his work as part of the first Mobile Observation Team, for writing the first route clearance handbook, and for continuing to perform his route clearance duties while engaged with the enemy.
Ewell’s vehicle was hit by IEDs six times over the course of his deployment, including one which blew out his impacted wisdom teeth. After this explosion, Ewell was scheduled to catch a helicopter to another base to begin training another team, so he packed his mouth with gauze and caught the helicopter, only seeking medical and dental attention when he arrived at his destination. His exposure to repeated IED blasts has left him with a number of physical impairments. In addition to the violent loss of his wisdom teeth, Ewell suffered from traumatic brain injury (TBI), loss of hearing, broken vertebrae in his neck, damage to his back, and physical loss of his right eye. He also suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Despite the injuries he has suffered, Ewell continues to serve with distinction in the Blue Star Riders organization, visiting wounded warriors in Utah and around the country, offering them comfort during their hospitalizations
Carli Freiderich:
Carlissa is a Brigham Young University student studying Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology. She is from Paducah, Kentucky and is the third of six children. She is an avid runner and a dark chocolate connoisseur. Carlissa is the 2018 American Legion High School Oratorical National Champion, a speech competition focusing on the Constitution of the United States of America.
Carlissa is a Brigham Young University student studying Genetics, Genomics, and Biotechnology. She is from Paducah, Kentucky and is the third of six children. She is an avid runner and a dark chocolate connoisseur. Carlissa is the 2018 American Legion High School Oratorical National Champion, a speech competition focusing on the Constitution of the United States of America.
Dean Curtis: Dean is Chairman of the Board and Co Founder of Interweave Solutions, a Non Profit Organization that has helped thousands of people in 22 countries become more self reliant through the Masters of Business in the Street program.
Interweave Solutions has worked with many Non profit organizations to help people become self-reliant including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints working together to create their new Self Reliance Services initiative.
Prior to Interweave, Dean Curtis was the CEO and Founder of Curtis and Associates, Inc. a firm that help people receiving government assistance find work. With over 500 employees and major contracts in 14 states, Curtis and Associates, Inc. helped employ thousands of people struggling to get ahead.
Dean Curtis was an Assistant Professor at University of Nebraska at Kearney and also taught high school at Spanish Fork High in Utah. Completed his PHD coursework at University of Nebraska Lincoln and MA and BA from Brigham Young University
Author of Charity with a Bottom Line, Business with a Heart and Giving Can Hurt
He is the father of nine children and has plenty of grand children including Lizzie Bradford that attends Freedom Prep.
Interweave Solutions has worked with many Non profit organizations to help people become self-reliant including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints working together to create their new Self Reliance Services initiative.
Prior to Interweave, Dean Curtis was the CEO and Founder of Curtis and Associates, Inc. a firm that help people receiving government assistance find work. With over 500 employees and major contracts in 14 states, Curtis and Associates, Inc. helped employ thousands of people struggling to get ahead.
Dean Curtis was an Assistant Professor at University of Nebraska at Kearney and also taught high school at Spanish Fork High in Utah. Completed his PHD coursework at University of Nebraska Lincoln and MA and BA from Brigham Young University
Author of Charity with a Bottom Line, Business with a Heart and Giving Can Hurt
He is the father of nine children and has plenty of grand children including Lizzie Bradford that attends Freedom Prep.
2017 Conference
Jon Watkins, Justin Taylor, and Chantel Lauren
(105.1 The Mix Morning Fix)
Jon is the resident "veteran" of the Eagle, waking up with Eagle friends for almost an entire decade! In fact when he started, it was just he and his wife in Utah. Now Jon and Jenn have two kids (Liam and Ella) and in-laws in town! Originally from Long Beach, CA, Jon moved to Wichita for his first radio job. This is where he won his first CMA for Personality of the Year. From Kansas to Utah, Jon has been a fixture on our station- sharing his struggles as a Dad, husband and boss! Jon also hosts a successful podcast called Breaking Nashville (@BreakingNash) where he introduces you to the next generation of Country superstars!
Justin said, "Born and raised in a small farm town in Iowa then moved to Utah at the age of 15. That's where I discovered radio and started as in intern at Hot 94.9 I fell in love with it from the get-go and have been doing it every since. I worked at the legendary KKAT here in Salt Lake City where I started my love for country music. I now call The Eagle my home catch me weekday mornings 6-10 with Jon & Chantel."
Chantel said, "I'm was born in Kansas, raised in Texas and living the dream in Utah. I started my music career at the age of 6 singing at the top of my lungs to Martina McBride, Faith Hill & Shania Twain. I've always wanted to work in the music industry either on stage or behind the scenes. I went to school for Music Performance & Production at Utah Valley University where I had an internship at my hometown station KKBQ (The New 93Q) this was the summer I found my love for Radio. After my internship I returned to Utah to get married and land my first official job with KEGA 101.5 The Eagle on the Morning Show. I hangout with Jon Watkins & Justin Taylor every morning making jokes, never knowing the answer to trivia questions and hopefully making your morning commute a little brighter."
(105.1 The Mix Morning Fix)
Jon is the resident "veteran" of the Eagle, waking up with Eagle friends for almost an entire decade! In fact when he started, it was just he and his wife in Utah. Now Jon and Jenn have two kids (Liam and Ella) and in-laws in town! Originally from Long Beach, CA, Jon moved to Wichita for his first radio job. This is where he won his first CMA for Personality of the Year. From Kansas to Utah, Jon has been a fixture on our station- sharing his struggles as a Dad, husband and boss! Jon also hosts a successful podcast called Breaking Nashville (@BreakingNash) where he introduces you to the next generation of Country superstars!
Justin said, "Born and raised in a small farm town in Iowa then moved to Utah at the age of 15. That's where I discovered radio and started as in intern at Hot 94.9 I fell in love with it from the get-go and have been doing it every since. I worked at the legendary KKAT here in Salt Lake City where I started my love for country music. I now call The Eagle my home catch me weekday mornings 6-10 with Jon & Chantel."
Chantel said, "I'm was born in Kansas, raised in Texas and living the dream in Utah. I started my music career at the age of 6 singing at the top of my lungs to Martina McBride, Faith Hill & Shania Twain. I've always wanted to work in the music industry either on stage or behind the scenes. I went to school for Music Performance & Production at Utah Valley University where I had an internship at my hometown station KKBQ (The New 93Q) this was the summer I found my love for Radio. After my internship I returned to Utah to get married and land my first official job with KEGA 101.5 The Eagle on the Morning Show. I hangout with Jon Watkins & Justin Taylor every morning making jokes, never knowing the answer to trivia questions and hopefully making your morning commute a little brighter."
Lieutenant Colonel Jeremy H. Stevenson
LTC Jeremy Hale Stevenson was born in Orem, UT to retired Special Forces Captain,
Ford and Karen Stevenson. After completing an LDS mission in Seoul, South Korea, he joined the Utah Army National Guard in November 1996 as an enlisted Korean Linguist in Charlie Company 141 st Military Intelligence Battalion. Upon completion of basic combat training at Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri, LTC Stevenson served as an enlisted soldier and a Noncommissioned Officer until 2003 when he commissioned as a Military Intelligence Officer.
LTC Stevenson has served in various positions in the 141 st Military Intelligence Battalion including Training Officer, Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Company Commander, Battalion Operations Officer, and Battalion Executive Officer. He has served as a Korean linguist and Intelligence Officer in support of 14 joint exercises in South Korea.
LTC Stevenson deployed to Iraq and conducted Human Intelligence collections missions in Baghdad from December 2004 through December 2005. LTC Stevenson returned to Iraq in August of 2010 and served as a Human Intelligence Company Commander in Mosul through June of 2011. LTC Stevenson also deployed to Bahrain for 6 months in 2015 as an Intelligence Analyst in support of US Special Forces training operations on the Arabian Peninsula.
LTC Stevenson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in teaching Social Sciences with a minor in Korean from Brigham Young University in 2001 and a Masters in Educational Technology through Boise State University in 2014.
LTC Stevenson has been employed with the Provo School District at Timpview High School for the past 16 years as a Geography and Psychology teacher. LTC Stevenson and his wife Carrie reside in Springville with their 4 children; Talmage, Ian, Trey, and Mia.
LTC Jeremy Hale Stevenson was born in Orem, UT to retired Special Forces Captain,
Ford and Karen Stevenson. After completing an LDS mission in Seoul, South Korea, he joined the Utah Army National Guard in November 1996 as an enlisted Korean Linguist in Charlie Company 141 st Military Intelligence Battalion. Upon completion of basic combat training at Ft. Leonardwood, Missouri, LTC Stevenson served as an enlisted soldier and a Noncommissioned Officer until 2003 when he commissioned as a Military Intelligence Officer.
LTC Stevenson has served in various positions in the 141 st Military Intelligence Battalion including Training Officer, Platoon Leader, Company Executive Officer, Company Commander, Battalion Operations Officer, and Battalion Executive Officer. He has served as a Korean linguist and Intelligence Officer in support of 14 joint exercises in South Korea.
LTC Stevenson deployed to Iraq and conducted Human Intelligence collections missions in Baghdad from December 2004 through December 2005. LTC Stevenson returned to Iraq in August of 2010 and served as a Human Intelligence Company Commander in Mosul through June of 2011. LTC Stevenson also deployed to Bahrain for 6 months in 2015 as an Intelligence Analyst in support of US Special Forces training operations on the Arabian Peninsula.
LTC Stevenson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in teaching Social Sciences with a minor in Korean from Brigham Young University in 2001 and a Masters in Educational Technology through Boise State University in 2014.
LTC Stevenson has been employed with the Provo School District at Timpview High School for the past 16 years as a Geography and Psychology teacher. LTC Stevenson and his wife Carrie reside in Springville with their 4 children; Talmage, Ian, Trey, and Mia.
Lauren Wilson
Miss Utah, Lauren Wilson, is a recent graduate of UVU, with a degree in Behavioral Science. She will attend graduate school after her year as Miss Utah and obtain a Psychology degree and become a Forensic Scientist.
Lauren’s platform is “With Help Comes Hope: Suicide Awareness and Prevention”. She shares this message with schools, civic groups and other youth groups throughout the state.
Lauren is a talented dancer, and just recently returned from competing in the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City.
Miss Utah, Lauren Wilson, is a recent graduate of UVU, with a degree in Behavioral Science. She will attend graduate school after her year as Miss Utah and obtain a Psychology degree and become a Forensic Scientist.
Lauren’s platform is “With Help Comes Hope: Suicide Awareness and Prevention”. She shares this message with schools, civic groups and other youth groups throughout the state.
Lauren is a talented dancer, and just recently returned from competing in the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City.
Mattson Newell
As a Director, Mattson has worked in a number of different industries internationally, including energy, government, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and technology. As an expert in delivering large-scale cultural transformation and implementing the Partners In Leadership training and consulting solutions, Mattson works alongside organizational leadership and the frontline to deliver breakthrough results. He also helps lead the firm’s industry practice in the restaurant and hospitality industries.
In 2014, Mattson was selected to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Global Summit and was recently named, “A rising star in the training and consulting industry!” by Talent Development magazine. Having lived in countries in Europe, Asia, and South America, Mattson brings a unique global perspective to each client engagement. He has helped clients achieve industry-leading customer satisfaction and internal employee ratings, millions of dollars in increased revenue, successful turnarounds, aggressive growth targets, and successful rollout of key initiatives.
He has had the opportunity to work with clients ranging from small start-ups to Fortune 50 companies, including Aetna, The American Hospital Association, AT&T, Brinker International, Genentech, Halliburton, Hilton, HP, Nike, Pfizer, US Foods, and Whirlpool. Also, he has frequently been asked to speak at major conferences and events throughout the world.
As an accomplished writer, Mattson has been published in a number of business publications, online platforms, and popular press such as Forbes, Chief Learning Officer magazine, Energy Digital, and The Boston Business Journal. He also serves as a regular contributor to Inc. Magazine and Hotel Business Review.
Mattson received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and has his master’s degree in communications management with an MBA core and focus on organizational behavior from the University of Southern California. He has also completed the Executive Leadership program at the S.C. Johnson School of Management at Cornell University.
As a Director, Mattson has worked in a number of different industries internationally, including energy, government, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and technology. As an expert in delivering large-scale cultural transformation and implementing the Partners In Leadership training and consulting solutions, Mattson works alongside organizational leadership and the frontline to deliver breakthrough results. He also helps lead the firm’s industry practice in the restaurant and hospitality industries.
In 2014, Mattson was selected to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Global Summit and was recently named, “A rising star in the training and consulting industry!” by Talent Development magazine. Having lived in countries in Europe, Asia, and South America, Mattson brings a unique global perspective to each client engagement. He has helped clients achieve industry-leading customer satisfaction and internal employee ratings, millions of dollars in increased revenue, successful turnarounds, aggressive growth targets, and successful rollout of key initiatives.
He has had the opportunity to work with clients ranging from small start-ups to Fortune 50 companies, including Aetna, The American Hospital Association, AT&T, Brinker International, Genentech, Halliburton, Hilton, HP, Nike, Pfizer, US Foods, and Whirlpool. Also, he has frequently been asked to speak at major conferences and events throughout the world.
As an accomplished writer, Mattson has been published in a number of business publications, online platforms, and popular press such as Forbes, Chief Learning Officer magazine, Energy Digital, and The Boston Business Journal. He also serves as a regular contributor to Inc. Magazine and Hotel Business Review.
Mattson received his undergraduate degree from Brigham Young University and has his master’s degree in communications management with an MBA core and focus on organizational behavior from the University of Southern California. He has also completed the Executive Leadership program at the S.C. Johnson School of Management at Cornell University.
Madilyn Paige is a singer-songwriter who has performed for audiences throughout the United States and Canada. She was a Top-20 finalist on Season 6 of The Voice, and was also a contestant on the farewell season of American Idol. Madilyn won the “Next Big You Tuber” award at the 2015 CVX Live event, and is continuing to grow her YouTube channel. She has opened for the Sawyer Brown Band, and also performed in the pre-show for Rachel Platten, American Authors and Jason Derulo. In addition to performing, Madilyn travels and speaks to youth groups about the importance of having self-esteem, which is the message of her single “Irreplaceable.” Madilyn put her EP out in 2015, and continues to write music that will uplift and inspire people. You can follow Madilyn at madilynpaige.com and on her social media channels.
2016 Conference
Dr. Kyle A. Reyes
Dr. Kyle A. Reyes currently serves as Special Assistant to the President for Inclusion and Assistant Professor of Education at Utah Valley University (UVU). Kyle has spent his career championing initiatives to improve outcomes and opportunities for students from various underrepresented backgrounds. In his current role as UVU’s Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Reyes works to advance issues of inclusion and diversity throughout the campus. From 2009-2014, he served as Special Assistant to the President at UVU and before that, he dedicated 6 years to programs and services for underrepresented students and communities (TRIO Upward Bound, GEAR UP, Multicultural Center).
Kyle currently serves on a number of community boards including American Indian Services, The United Way of Utah County, and the national organization of Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education. Dr. Reyes was recently appointed to the Governor’s Multicultural Commission and was elected by his peers statewide to co-chair the College Access Network for the Utah System of Higher Education from 2012-2014. For his work in community outreach, service learning, and inclusive initiatives, Kyle has received a number of awards including: Mid-level professional award from the Western Region of NASPA; the UVU Board of Trustees Award; the Exemplary Educator for Diversity Award for the state of Utah from the National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME); and most recently, the top 50 Diversity Executives in the Nation from Diversity MBA Magazine.
Dr. Reyes’ is currently leading UVU’s Strategic Inclusion plan comprised of over 30 action steps and initiatives focused on making UVU a more inclusive campus.
Kyle received his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah and was the recipient of the Elmo R. & Frances Bennion Morgan Fellowship. He is the Hip Hop club advisor at UVU and has been involved in cultural and urban dancing and visual arts for over 20 years. He also leads graffiti art workshops throughout the community.
Dr. Kyle A. Reyes currently serves as Special Assistant to the President for Inclusion and Assistant Professor of Education at Utah Valley University (UVU). Kyle has spent his career championing initiatives to improve outcomes and opportunities for students from various underrepresented backgrounds. In his current role as UVU’s Chief Diversity Officer, Dr. Reyes works to advance issues of inclusion and diversity throughout the campus. From 2009-2014, he served as Special Assistant to the President at UVU and before that, he dedicated 6 years to programs and services for underrepresented students and communities (TRIO Upward Bound, GEAR UP, Multicultural Center).
Kyle currently serves on a number of community boards including American Indian Services, The United Way of Utah County, and the national organization of Asian Pacific Americans in Higher Education. Dr. Reyes was recently appointed to the Governor’s Multicultural Commission and was elected by his peers statewide to co-chair the College Access Network for the Utah System of Higher Education from 2012-2014. For his work in community outreach, service learning, and inclusive initiatives, Kyle has received a number of awards including: Mid-level professional award from the Western Region of NASPA; the UVU Board of Trustees Award; the Exemplary Educator for Diversity Award for the state of Utah from the National Association of Multicultural Education (NAME); and most recently, the top 50 Diversity Executives in the Nation from Diversity MBA Magazine.
Dr. Reyes’ is currently leading UVU’s Strategic Inclusion plan comprised of over 30 action steps and initiatives focused on making UVU a more inclusive campus.
Kyle received his Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Utah and was the recipient of the Elmo R. & Frances Bennion Morgan Fellowship. He is the Hip Hop club advisor at UVU and has been involved in cultural and urban dancing and visual arts for over 20 years. He also leads graffiti art workshops throughout the community.
Krissia Beatty
Krissia is a senior at Dixie State University majoring in Human Communications with a minor in Business and marketing. In the summer of 2013, she took a year off school and moved to Washington D.C., where she worked as a fashion analyst for a major corporate retailer.
Krissia was a volunteer with the Utah Foster Care Foundation for 7 years, served as an Ambassador for DSU, President of the Dixie State DECA Team, DSU Student Government leader, and the Utah champion in the prestigious Collegiate Entrepreneurship Competition .
Krissia is a decorated swimmer with several high school records to her credit. She began modeling at the age of 14, and has conducted modeling and interview workshops for young women across the state. She is part Native American, has a fascination with classic American muscle cars, enjoys motivational speaking. Krissia has studied piano for 14 years, and has been performing with her family since the age of 2. Krissia just recently returned from Atlantic City, where she competed in the Miss America Pageant.
Krissia is a senior at Dixie State University majoring in Human Communications with a minor in Business and marketing. In the summer of 2013, she took a year off school and moved to Washington D.C., where she worked as a fashion analyst for a major corporate retailer.
Krissia was a volunteer with the Utah Foster Care Foundation for 7 years, served as an Ambassador for DSU, President of the Dixie State DECA Team, DSU Student Government leader, and the Utah champion in the prestigious Collegiate Entrepreneurship Competition .
Krissia is a decorated swimmer with several high school records to her credit. She began modeling at the age of 14, and has conducted modeling and interview workshops for young women across the state. She is part Native American, has a fascination with classic American muscle cars, enjoys motivational speaking. Krissia has studied piano for 14 years, and has been performing with her family since the age of 2. Krissia just recently returned from Atlantic City, where she competed in the Miss America Pageant.
Brad Wilcox
Brad Wilcox is a professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Brigham Young University where he also enjoys working with such programs as Especially for Youth, Women’s Conference, and Campus Education Week. He is the author of the book, The Continuous Atonement, and the BYU devotional, “His Grace is Sufficient.” Brad grew up in Provo, Utah except for childhood years spent in Ethiopia, Africa. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile and later returned to that country to preside over the Chile Santiago East Mission from 2003-2006. He and his family have also lived for a time in New Zealand and Spain where he directed study abroad programs for Brigham Young University. Brad has served as a member of the Sunday School General Board. He and his wife, Debi, have four children and five grandchildren. Reading, writing, teaching, and traveling are some of his favorite things. He loves Peanut M&M's and pepperoni pizza, but he realizes that doesn't sound too healthy so he is really trying hard to learn to love salads.
Brad Wilcox is a professor in the Department of Teacher Education at Brigham Young University where he also enjoys working with such programs as Especially for Youth, Women’s Conference, and Campus Education Week. He is the author of the book, The Continuous Atonement, and the BYU devotional, “His Grace is Sufficient.” Brad grew up in Provo, Utah except for childhood years spent in Ethiopia, Africa. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Chile and later returned to that country to preside over the Chile Santiago East Mission from 2003-2006. He and his family have also lived for a time in New Zealand and Spain where he directed study abroad programs for Brigham Young University. Brad has served as a member of the Sunday School General Board. He and his wife, Debi, have four children and five grandchildren. Reading, writing, teaching, and traveling are some of his favorite things. He loves Peanut M&M's and pepperoni pizza, but he realizes that doesn't sound too healthy so he is really trying hard to learn to love salads.