Spring 2024 Guest List

Alexander Johnson is a proud Law and Constitutional Studies (’18) alum. He currently works in the U.S. House of Representatives, where he is the Deputy District Director for Congressman Owens.

Brendon Brady graduated from USU with a degree in Public Relations and now works as a project manager for an insurance broker in Salt Lake City. When he’s not running or baking he’s probably trying a new restaurant.

Danny Beus is the Executive Director of Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection. Beus pursued a degree in Spanish Literature and Civilization at Utah State University.

Jess graduated from USU with a degree in Technical Writing and Public Relations. She is a biotech communications and digital marketing professional. She’s previously worked in the neuroscience MedTech industry and the luxury real estate space.

Joseph N. Anderson is a humanist librarian advocating for people-centered libraries. He has worked in public libraries for 20 years, including the last 15 years at the Logan Library, where he is now the Assistant Director & Adult Nonfiction Librarian.

Matt Anderson earned a B.S. and M.S. in Political Science from USU, where he also served in student government and received the coveted Bill E. Robins Award. Currently, Matt works for Intermountain Health as the Community Relationships Manager.

Dr. Heravi has spent the majority of his life in several influential academic positions and now dedicates himself to philanthropy. He earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in political science from USU.

Michael Taylor graduated from USU with a BA in Spanish and a BS in Human Movement Sciences, and earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Missouri State University. He currently works at the outpatient clinic located in Brigham City Hospital.

Monique Davila is the community engagement coordinator for the Utah Historical Society. Originally from Tucson, Arizona, Monique moved to Logan, Utah in 2020 to attend Utah State University to obtain her master’s degree in history.

Paige Frame is the president of McKinnon-Mulherin, a corporate communications firm in Salt Lake City, and a Utah Business Forty Under 40 recipient. She got her B.S. in English from USU and her Masters in Business Admin. from Westminster University.

Rachael graduated from USU with in Communication Studies and has since obtained her master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Southern New Hampshire University. Rachael works as a People Analyst at Weave, a prominent Utah-based tech company.

Taylor B. Jenkins graduated in 2018 from Utah State University with a degree in Technical & Professional Communications and was recently the prime proposal manager with KPFF.

Taylor Miles graduated from Utah State University in 2019 with a degree in Communications Studies & Public Relations. He is a National Marketing & Business Development Representative at M&S EAP Services and owns his own hot sauce company.

Ted Twinting earned his BA in History and French in 2009. He has since earned a certificate and a MS in Nonprofit Management. He is currently the Director of Sales and Marketing at McKinnon-Mulherin.