
Rick Baxter
Area Manager Provo Area Office
Bureau of Reclamation, Region 7 - Department of the Interior
Rick Baxter works for the Department of the Interior as Area Manager! Fun Fact: Rick Baxter makes all sorts of homemade candy in their spare time.

Nicole Stevens
Vice President of Clinical Research,
doTERRA International
Nicole Stevens recently completed a Master’s degree in which she worked closely with the UVU CARE Hub to analyze the public health impact of the UVU garden and pantry. She is thrilled to serve on the board and offer any help to shape the curriculum and opportunities of students. Nicole also has 3 children currently attending UVU and are huge fans!

Andrew Robertson
Executive Director, BioHive
Building & Branding Utah’s Life Sciences Ecosystem | Serving Founders, Operators, Workforce, Students, Partners & Collaborators

Gary B. Wiest
D.M.D. Advisory Dental Member
Dr. Wiest is a UVU Alumni who previously worked at Provo Technical College teaching Dental Assisting, worked for a time as the UVCC basketball team dentist, and served as UVU Dental Hygiene Board Director. Fun Fact: Dr. Wiest took business classes 40 years ago after dental school.
Sydney McGovern
South Zone Botanist, Forest Service
Sydney McGovern has been a member of our board since Fall 2024.