Executive Communications Committee                                                           

Jeanette is founder and editor-in-chief at Bennett Communications, publishing Utah Valley Magazine, BusinessQ Magazine, Prosper Magazine, and 25+ additional magazines annually. She is a sought-after speaker, podcast guest, and emcee.

Kerry is Utah Public Radio’s (UPR) station manager and hosts NPR’s Morning Edition weekdays. She has also  served as UPR’s news director for 12 years. At 14-years-old, she began working as a reporter in Vernal.  Her radio news interests led her to Utah State University. 

Judy oversees all stations brands in iHeartMedia Salt Lake City market. Prior to that served as senior vice president of sales. She has held several roles in advertising agencies and was a sales manager at the local CBS affiliate. 

Maria directs the business aspects of both PBS Utah and NPR affiliate KUER. She has supervised teams who produce news and information at the Salt Lake Observer, Deseret News, and KSL-TV, and has managed communications at Rocky Mountain Power, and the University of Utah.

Ruth oversees content strategy for KSL TV, as well as Bonneville’s 24 radio stations in four states. She is an accomplished businesswoman and award-winning journalist, bringing more than 30 years of experience in broadcasting, business, and global corporate communications. 

Jennifer is the founder of Girl Code & Content and is an international best-selling author. She has worked in management for Fox and CBS local TV news affiliates serves on the advisory board of a nonprofit mentoring program that helps women transform their lives.

Melinda is a seasoned communicator with more than 30 years of experience. She has served as the Communications Director for the Utah nonprofit Saprea, Utah Valley University, and Weber State University. She has earned international and national media coverage.