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BobbiJo Kanter
BobbiJo Kanter
Director
(She, Her, Hers)
Bryce Williams
Bryce Williams
Associate Director Student Engagement & Outreach 
(He, Him, His)
Rebecca Tolentino 
Rebecca Tolentino 
Associate Director
Student Leadership & Development 
(She, Her, Hers)
Kristi Thompson
Kristi Thompson
Advancement Officer
(She, Her, Hers)
Pam Giebler
Pam Giebler
Administrative Manager
Student Employee Supervisor
(She, Her, Hers)
Brett Gaffney
Brett Gaffney
Program Manager Community Events
(She, They)
Alex Griffin
Alex Griffin
Program Manager Utah Reads
(She, Her, Hers)
Ruby Wahinehookae
Ruby Wahinehookae
Program Manager Community Partner Programs
(She, Her)
Colton Stettler
Colton Stettler
Program Manager Alternative Breaks
(He, Him)
Katie Wentworth
Katie Wentworth
Program Coordinator Alternative Breaks
(She, Her)
"Never doubt that a
small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens
can change the world."
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world."

MARGARET MEAD

Student Board

The Bennion Center Student Board is a team of student leaders who strive to build community and collaboration across all program areas.

    • Alternative Breaks: Nic Delquandro
    • Communications (Ex Officio): Mia Matamoros
    • Community Engaged Learning Leadership Team:Zhiting Xu
    • Community Partner Programs: Brandt Bosworth
    • Community Events: Isabella Escobar Bobadilla
    • Residential Engagement HIVE: Noah Eisbach
    • Residential Engagement Service House: Cal Taggart
    • Utah Reads: Kass Johnson

Advisory Board

Members of the Bennion Center’s Advisory Board offer guidance and support to the Director and staff as they advance the Center’s mission. Board members draw on their community experience and relationships to strengthen partnerships, expand awareness, and enhance the Center’s impact across campus and the broader community.

If you are interested in serving on the Bennion Center’s Advisory Board, please contact BobbiJo Kanter.

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    • Karla Padilla (Chair), Rise Up! ¡Levantate!
    • Bryan Allen (Chair- Elect), Snap Finance
    • Shannon Christiansen Seare (Past Chair), Black Oak Capital
    • Erica Andersen, (Ex- Officio): University of Utah, Student Leadership & Engagement
    • Rachel Bevan, Castell
    • Adrienne Cachelin, (Ex- Officio): University of Utah
    • Brooke Chidester, Utah Food Bank
    • Sarah Holland, University of Utah Hospital
    • Robert Kraemer, University of Utah Dept. of Communication Sciences and Disorders
    • Julia Kitterer, Elevate
    • Allison Nicholson, University of Utah
    • Ryan Price, University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute
    • Carrie Romano, Ronald McDonald House
    • Jeffrey Schmidt, Intermountain Healthcare
    • Kimberly Schmit, University Neighborhood Partners
    • Kristen Thompson, (Ex- Officio) University of Utah Advancement
    • Mitchell Vice, COMPanion Corporation
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Emeritus

Emeritus status is a lifetime honorary designation recognizing distinguished service to the Bennion Center. This status may be conferred upon members who have made exceptional contributions advancing the Center's mission, programs, or resources; and demonstrated ongoing commitment to the Center's values and work.

  • John Bennion
  • Kathryn Lindquist
  • Phillip Clinger
  • Richard Jacobsen
  • Charlotte Jacobsen
  • Sue Jacobsen
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