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.

Brooke Nyhuis Salzberg

Chair Elect & State Representative

Brooke Nyhuis-Salzberg is the Energy Manager at Salt Lake Community College. With a background in sustainability and energy efficiency, she works to optimize building performance, reduce energy consumption, and implement cost-saving initiatives that support the college’s sustainability goals. Originally from Florida, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sustainability Management before moving to Salt Lake City.

Brooke is passionate about empowering women in the workplace, particularly in male-dominated industries like the energy sector. She strives to create opportunities for mentorship, leadership development, and advocacy for women in higher education and beyond.

In her free time, Brooke enjoys hiking, skiing, and camping, making the most of every opportunity to be outdoors with her son.

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.

Barbie Willet

Advocacy Liaison

Barbie Willett began her educational journey at Pearl River Community College in Mississippi. She received an Associates degree in Marketing. This is where Barbie started her career in Marketing and her passion for the mission of community colleges. Barbie worked for several years in retailing and higher ed marketing and student services, while she completed a Bachelors in Marketing and a Masters in Business Education from the University of Southern Mississippi. She also completed a Masters in Business Administration while working at William Carey University in Student Marketing, Financial aid, and then as the Registrar. She taught various business courses at a private college for three years.

Barbie moved to Utah in 2000 to become a Professor of Marketing in SLCC's School of Business. The most rewarding part of teaching is seeing students fulfill their personal and career goals. She believes faculty members should help students overcome obstacles to success. In 2013 Barbie moved to administration, serving as the Associate Dean for the Division of Management and Marketing. Her continuing goal is to help students and faculty overcome obstacles to their success. She is a problem solver, who always looks for solutions that are just and fair to all involved.

Barbie has extensive experience in planning and implementing events, writing and editing publications, leading/managing/motivating teams, organizing chaos, listening and mentoring toward solutions. She also advocates for faculty, staff, and students to become the best version of themselves. Barbie looks forward to utilizing her experience and skills to help UWHEN grow and become a major force in support of women in higher education.

Jenny Burgess

Marketing Manager Co-Chair

Jenny Burgess is a marketing and communications professional with over 15 years of experience in various industries including real estate, healthcare, K-12 and higher education. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, she earned her associate degree from Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) and went on to receive her bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Utah in 2001. In December of 2020, Jenny joined SLCC's Development and Alumni department as a part-time Development Writer. When not busy writing stories or working with clients, Jenny enjoys hiking, ice skating, thrift shopping and studying Utah's historical neighborhoods. She also loves spending as much time as she can having fun with her two girls.

Riley Bassett

Marketing MAnager Co-Chair

Riley Bassett is the Transfer Coordinator at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). She has been with SLCC over 4 years after moving from Las Vegas where she taught at the College of Southern Nevada and worked with a homeschool program. Riley has a BA is English Literature with a French minor and an MFA is Creative Writing. When working with students, she tries to use her positive attitude to encourage others. In her free time, Riley likes to travel, spend time outdoors, and play just about any sport.

Suzzanne George

Secretary

Suzzanne started working at SLCC in February of 2021. She is currently serving as a Strategy & Accreditation Specialist in Institutional Effectiveness. Having a love for learning, Suzzanne has a BS in Psychology from BYU, an MBA from Western Governors University, and many hours of course credit from SLCC, LinkedIn Learning and Coursera in Culinary Arts, Graphic Design and Information Technology. When she isn't working, Suzzanne enjoys hanging out with her family, hiking, creating beautiful things, helping others, watching movies, and playing Pokemon Go with her mom and sister.

Alisa Garcia

Treasurer

Alisa Garcia is an Auditor, former OIT Project Lead, and an SLCC alumna. In her role as an internal auditor, she provides objective assessments of college activities to promote a proactive risk management environment. More broadly, she aims to strengthen institutional and community partnerships by learning about, connecting with, and highlighting the vast perspectives that embody SLCC and the members of our SLCC UWHEN chapter.

Alisa received her Bachelor of Science in Philosophy and Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of Utah. Prior to academic pursuits and a career in higher education, Alisa was a serial entrepreneur, often inventing ephemeral side gigs related to buying, selling, planning, and engaging communities.

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.

Staci Stout

Event Coordinator

Staci Stout is an Assistant Professor and First-Year Coordinator for the Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Dental Hygiene Program. She attended SLCC as a first-generation student and went on to attend Weber State University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. After working in her chosen field for several years she returned to SLCC taking a position as adjunct faculty in the dental hygiene program where she has worked for over 15 years. She is now the first-year coordinator. She recently received her Master of Science in Learning Experience Design and Educational Technology for Western Governors University.

Staci is active in her professional association and as an advocate for access to oral healthcare for underserved populations. She has been recognized as an outstanding leader, dedicated service, and using an innovative approach to using teledentistry in the state of Utah. Her best days as an instructor are those that mesh service to the community with student education. She looks forward to working with everyone in UWHEN!

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.

Natalie Spendlove

Board Member

Natalie Spendlove began working as an Administrative Assistant for SLCC in 2019 - first within the Division of Allied Health and more recently in the Office for the VP of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.Before SLCC, Natalie worked in student housing and residence life overseeing a team of resident assistants at Utah State University.

During her time in residence life, she discovered a passion for learning about, teaching about, and building community. Natalie brings this passion for community engagement to SLCC and hopes to bring this same energy to UWHEN. As a Marketing Co-Chair, her goals are to provide consistent communication and to promote UWHEN and its opportunities to the larger campus community. When not on campus, Natalie can be found reading on her patio or hiking with her dog."

Camilla Kunzler

Board Member

 

Melinda Mostyn

Board Member

Melinda Taeao Mostyn is the Equal Opportunity/Title IX Manager at Salt Lake Community College. She has been with the College since 2018. Melinda is a proud first generation college graduate and Tongan-American. She was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. She received her B.S. in Criminal Justice and a minor in Psychology and a Master in Professional Communication from Weber State University. Melinda has joined UWHEN to contribute to women empowerment in higher education and cultivating a community of care and accessible here at SLCC.