Biography
Bonnie Rodriguez Mortensen is a transformational leader in higher education with more than a decade of experience in process optimization, marketing, and strategic growth. As Senior Director of the Office of Online & Graduate Studies at Utah Valley University, she leads initiatives that expand program offerings, elevate student engagement, and streamline operations.
Her career at UVU spans roles as Assistant Dean, Director of Marketing and Communications, Program Developer, Marketing Strategist, and Project Coordinator for the Utah Women & Leadership Project. She also spent seven years with the Woodbury School of Business, where she advanced academic excellence and student success initiatives.
A Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Bonnie is recognized for building high-performing, strengths-based teams and applying data-driven strategies to scale online education. Her leadership has earned multiple honors, including NAWBO Student of the Year, ACT College and Career Readiness Champion, and the Woodbury Dean's Award of Excellence.
A lifelong learner, Bonnie holds a B.S. in Communications and Leadership, a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management, and an M.S. in Management and Leadership. She is also an alumna of the UVSELF 2023 and IELOL 2023 leadership cohorts.
Dedicated to innovation in higher education, Bonnie researches the role of gratitude in leadership, productivity, and problem-solving, and is developing somatic-informed resilience frameworks to enhance adaptability and well-being in academic workplaces.
A devoted mother, partner, and daughter of a Marine, Bonnie integrates professional expertise with personal resilience to create transformative learning experiences and empower individuals to thrive.
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