Cecile Delozier

Chair & State Representative

Cecile is the Associate Dean for the Institute of Public Safety and Criminal Justice located on Miller Campus. She worked in corrections for 18 years before accepting her current position in 2022. Cecile completed a Master of Science Criminal Justice Public Administration at Southern New Hampshire University and just completed a Master of Philosophy as part of her PhD program at Walden University.

For the last four years Cecile has been a consultant and master instructor for Desert Waters Correctional Outreach which focuses on improving wellness for corrections employee across the country. Education has been a lifelong passion and continues to be a focus as she acclimates to her new role and completes her doctorate. New to Utah, she enjoys exploring the state with her husband and learning the area history.

Natalie Spendlove

Chair Elect & State Representative

Natalie Spendlove is currently pursuing her MBA and recently joined Salt Lake Community College’s People and Workplace Culture department, where she supports organizational engagement, events, and analytics. She began her SLCC journey in 2019 as an Administrative Assistant—first in the Division of Allied Health and later in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs.

Before coming to SLCC, Natalie worked in student housing and residence life at Utah State University, overseeing a team of resident assistants. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for learning, teaching, and building strong, connected communities. Natalie brings this passion for community engagement to UWHEN, where she now serves as Chair Elect. In this role, she is committed to fostering meaningful connections and supporting UWHEN’s mission across the SLCC community.

When she’s not studying or on campus, Natalie can usually be found listening to an audiobook, crocheting, or playing fetch with her dog.

Angela Belnap

Past Chair/State Representative

Angela Belnap, DHPE serves as Associate Dean of Allied Health. She started her career in healthcare in patient care, advocacy and patient education. In this she found a love for teaching and eventually transitioned into education. She is a tenured professor and now finds joy in working alongside faculty to develop innovative approaches to ensure student success.

In addition to her healthcare background Angela has a BS and MS in business and a DHPE in Education. In addition to her work with SLCC faculty and staff, Angela continues to share her passion for teaching/learning with service on committees for Leaders in Education and Practice as well as regular presentations at state- and nation-wide conferences and Train the Trainer courses.

Jenny Burgess

Marketing Manager Co-Chair

Jenny Burgess is the Communications Manager and Grant Writer in Salt Lake Community College’s Development and Alumni department. She joined SLCC in 2020, bringing with her over 15 years of marketing and communications experience across higher education, K–12, healthcare, and real estate.

Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Jenny earned her associate degree from SLCC before completing her bachelor’s degree in marketing at the University of Utah. She currently serves on SLCC’s Alumni Leadership Council and was recently appointed as a commissioner on the Millcreek Planning Commission. She also serves on the Millcreek Arts Council.

Outside of work, Jenny enjoys antique shopping, ice skating, studying Utah’s historic neighborhoods, and spending time with her two amazing kids and her cat, a 20 lb. Maine Coon!

Riley Bassett

Marketing Manager Co-Chair

Riley Bassett is the Director of Transfer Articulation at Salt Lake Community College. She has been with SLCC for over 6 years after moving from Las Vegas (her hometown) where she taught at the College of Southern Nevada and worked with a homeschool program.

Riley has a BA in English Literature with a French minor and an MFA in Creative Writing. When working with students, she tries to use her positive attitude to encourage others.

As a Marketing Co-Chair, she hopes to promote UWHEN and its opportunities to the larger campus community.

In her free time, Riley likes to travel, spend time outdoors, and play just about any sport.

Suzzanne George

Secretary

Suzzanne began working at SLCC in February 2021 and currently serves as the Interim Director of Strategic Analysis and Accreditation. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Brigham Young University and an MBA from Western Governors University. With a sincere love of learning, Suzzanne is currently completing a second Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and plans to continue into a Master of Science in Information Technology program, with an anticipated completion date in early 2027. She has also completed extensive additional coursework through SLCC, LinkedIn Learning, and Coursera in areas including information technology, graphic design, and culinary arts.

Having a strong commitment to ongoing professional growth and leadership development, Suzzanne and is grateful for the opportunities UWHEN has provided to contribute, learn, and grow through board service.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, creating beautiful things, helping others, watching movies, and playing Pokémon Go with her mom and sister.

Alisa Garcia

Treasurer

Alisa Garcia is an internal auditor who provides objective, independent assessments to support a proactive risk management environment. She is committed to strengthening institutional and community partnerships by learning about, connecting with, and elevating the diverse perspectives that shape SLCC and the members of the SLCC UWHEN chapter.

Maura Hahnenberger

Event Subcommittee Chair

Maura Hahnenberger, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Geosciences Department at Salt Lake Community College. At SLCC she teaches and advises in the Atmospheric Sciences and Geography programs in both face to face and online settings. She is a co-founder of the UWHEN SLCC Chapter and is passionate about helping women become leaders. Maura is the founder of the WaterGirls and DustKids outreach programs which teach students about water quality and the science of dust. Her research focuses on dust storms in the western U.S. including where the dust comes from, what weather systems make it move, and its impact on air quality. She received her B.S. and M.S. in Meteorology and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Utah. At home Maura has a husband, 5-year-old son, two dogs, one cat, nine chickens, an unknown number of fish, and a big garden.

Hannah Memory

Event Coordinator

Hannah Memory is a Development Officer at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). She earned her Bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Technical Communications from Arizona State University in 2023 and is currently pursuing an Associate's degree in Fashion Design at SLCC. Since joining SLCC in July 2023, Hannah has immersed herself in the college community, forging strong bonds with her colleagues and cultivating relationships with passionate community donors who share a commitment to supporting SLCC students. Her favorite aspect of her job is the opportunity to connect with individuals who are eager to make a positive impact. Hannah joined the UWHEN in 2024 and is thrilled to be a new member of this board. Hannah was raised in Utah County but spent some time living across the pond in the UK. When not at work or studying, Hannah can usually be found reading, cooking, singing around the house, hiking, practicing Spanish, or spending time with her friends.

Ashley Schultz

Event Coordinator

Ashley Schultz is a Program Manager in SLCC's Custom Training Solutions Department where she connects local business and industry with training resources. She received degrees in Political Science and Public Administration from Boise State University. She transitioned to a career in education after a decade of public service in local government. She recently moved to Utah from Washington state, where she had worked at Spokane Community College. She loves playing golf, going to concerts, long distance lap swimming, hiking, experimenting in the kitchen, and spending time with her twin boys, Otis and Arthur. She is eager to learn more about the SLCC community and how she can help further the interests of women (and the people that support them) on our campuses.

Darcie Wheeler

Event Coordinator

Darcie Wheeler is an Assistant Professor at Salt Lake Technical College (SLTC) at Salt Lake Community College. She attended Weber State University where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Communication with an emphasis on Office Technologies. In 2001, she started her journey in higher education by working as an adjunct instructor in the Office Information Systems department at SLTC. She began by teaching office skills for the Medical Coding and Billing, Health Information Specialist, and Accounting Clerk programs. Later she prepared to take AAPC's CPC (Certified Professional Coder) national exam and was awarded the CPC credential in 2010. Darcie went on to receive her CPC-Instructor (CPC-I/Approved Instructor) and Certified Outpatient Coder (COC) certifications.

She became an Assistant Professor in 2016 and is currently working toward the Associate Professor rank and becoming a tenured faculty member. Darcie is currently Vice President of the local Salt Lake AAPC Chapter and the Chair of the USHE Medical Coding and Billing Alignment Committee. Darcie is passionate about competency-based education (CBE) and helping students get the skills needed to begin their careers in the medical coding and billing field. She is grateful for the opportunities that being a faculty member of SLTC at SLCC has given her and for all the wonderful mentors she has worked with over the years. Darcie is excited about the opportunity to serve on the UWHEN Board.

Lizzie Maroudas

Event Coordinator

Lizzie Maroudas has been an Adjunct Professor with Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) since 2016. She loves working with the History department and bringing her passion for history to her students. Alongside her work at SLCC, she has worked as an adjunct for the History and Education departments of Westminster University, taught Jr. High Special Education, coached a high school women’s soccer team, and worked in disability services at various institutions. Lizzie graduated with a BFA in Technical Theater from Westminster University (pka Westminster College) in 2013 and an MA in History from Colorado State University in 2015. She has also earned an MAT in Secondary History and an MEd in Special Education from Westminster University.

When she is not working with students, Lizzie enjoys spending time with her dog, travelling, reading, and hiking. Lizzie also has a passion for writing and published a dystopian fiction novel in December 2021.

Kristin Morely

Event Coordinator

 

Melinda Taeao Mostyn

Board Member

Melinda Taeao Mostyn is the Equal Opportunity Manager at Salt Lake Community College. Since joining SLCC in 2018, she has dedicated her career to building fair, caring, and accessible pathways for students and employees.

Born and raised in Salt Lake City and proud of her Tongan heritage, Melinda is also a first generation college graduate with degrees in Criminal Justice, Psychology, and Professional Communication from Weber State University.

She joined UWHEN to contribute to the growth and empowerment of women in higher education and to help strengthen a community where women can lead with confidence, connection, and authenticity.