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Along with her role of School of Computing Director, Mary is an academic researcher on compiler optimization that exploits performance-enhancing features of emerging computer architectures. She works with industry and application domain experts to develop technology that can be transitioned into real-world uses.

John is a leader and visionary strategist who employs creativity and innovation to amplify business. Intellectually curious, he is a goal-oriented self-starter with advanced problem-solving skills and leadership experience. He helps build relationships that bring people with varying backgrounds together to enable cohesive teamwork to achieve desired results.

A Utah native, Theresa is passionate about promoting the Beehive State. She has served as EDCUtah’s President and CEO since 2017 and has helped usher in a new era that is highly focused on internal team culture, driving stakeholder value, and economic development preparedness. Theresa has enjoyed being part of Team Utah’s efforts to attract dozens of companies on expansion and relocation projects representing various industries throughout the state, including Goldman Sachs, Stadler Rail, and Facebook.

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Michelle is the Director of Data Science & Analytics at Salt Lake Community College (SLCC). SLCC serves over 60,000 students annually and has 10 campuses in Salt Lake County. Her team at SLCC provides the data strategy, analytics, machine learning and statistical research for the college. They are the backbone behind all data initiatives at the college and considered the data storytellers. Michelle's team is driven by the goal of helping improve outcomes for every student at SLCC. She is passionate about building data literacy and creating a data informed culture at SLCC.

Along with her role of School of Computing Director, Mary is an academic researcher on compiler optimization that exploits performance-enhancing features of emerging computer architectures. She works with industry and application domain experts to develop technology that can be transitioned into real-world uses.

As Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, Kimberly is an important member of BioFire Diagnostics' leadership. She is entrusted with maintaining the happiness of employees, whether it be through ensuring low burnout rates, creating a work environment employees look forward to, or company outings. Employees at BioFire Diagnostics rate their leadership an A-, ranking them within the Top 40% in Salt Lake City.

Cydni is an entrepreneur, STEM advocate, speaker and influential leader. She is CEO of ForgeDX a tech company that bridges the digital and physical worlds. She was previously CEO and founder of venture-backed 3DplusMe, a 3D printing personalization software platform, that was acquired. She spent 5 years at Disney as an Entrepreneur in Residence in Imagineering driving technology commercialization across Theme Parks, ESPN, ABC and Interactive.