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UT House Candidate Meaghan Miller Wants to Represent, Change, and Listen - #plugintodevin
![]() June 16, 2020 08:00 AM PDT
![]() #plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Meaghan Miller
Bio: Meaghan Miller lives in Wasatch County with her husband Dylan and two sons. Someone's left shoe is always missing and Fiona the dog sheds constantly. She received her bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Colorado Mesa University, and her Master's from the University of Denver. She began her career as an Athletic Trainer at Salt Lake Regional Medical Center and other physical therapy clinics but ultimately found professional fulfillment in the non-profit sector. Meaghan has over a decade of experience with healthcare policy and clinical care. She is currently the Executive Director of EATS, a 501(c)(3) a food-focused nonprofit serving Summit County. Additionally, she sits on the Advisory Board for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah and, she is involved in civil liberties advocacy - she's a fighter for you. Meaghan is a member of multiple coalitions advocating for policies to improve social equity. Areas such as patient access to healthcare, social detriments of health, education and working families especially important to her. Meaghan and her family are passionate about the Wasatch Back lifestyle. Her kids are avid outdoor enthusiasts and dirt follows them everywhere. She loves running, barre class and biking - along flat trails. Meaghan hates to cook, loves coffee any time of day, animals - except snakes and reruns of Friends. Website: https://www.votemiller54.com/
Photo credit: IZNAT Images #plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol "You Do Not Have to Have a College Degree to Be Successful" -- Sydne Jacques - #plugintodevin![]() June 12, 2020 08:00 AM PDT
![]() #plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Sydne Jacques
Bio: Sydne Jacques is an advocate for “humans in hardhats,” or the belief that tradespeople and craftsmen should be valued and respected. She is a civil engineer turned CEO and consultant. This farm girl from Montana built an award-winning company with worldwide clients, has trained over 20,000 individuals and has facilitated team-building for more than 350 construction teams. Sydne has a unique ability to motivate individuals to help them reach the “Next Level” of life and leadership. Her company was recently named the 12th top Women Owned business in Utah and she has also been named one of “30 Women to Watch” by Utah Business Magazine. Sydne currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Utah Associated General Contractors, on the National Advisory Committee for the College of Engineering at Brigham Young University and on the board of directors for the non-profit Working Moms Connections. Sydne loves sports and is proud of two gold medals earned in basketball in the senior Olympics. She and her husband love to travel and she is the proud mother of four awesome kids. Website: www.sydnespeaks.com
#plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol Katy Owens & Community-Based View of Health - #plugintodevin![]() June 11, 2020 08:00 AM PDT
![]() #plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Katy Owens
Bio: Katy Owens is running for Utah Senate District 19, which includes parts of Weber, Summit, and Morgan Counties. She is running to create a more responsive and representative legislature. Katy lives in Summit County with her husband and two kids. She has a bachelor’s degree in international relations, a master’s degree in political science, and has been in the field of election administration for the last ten years. She has worked for the Denver Elections Division, the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL), The Carter Center's Democracy Program, and now provides consulting services on election administration policy and management. Katy wants to see a better future for Utah's kids, which includes affordable healthcare, quality education, clean air and a meaningful voice in the legislature. Website: www.katyforutah.com
Photo credit: Gillian Hunter Photography #plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol Twin Rocks Trading Post & Cafe Owner On Business in Rural Utah - #plugintodevin![]() June 10, 2020 09:00 AM PDT
![]() #plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Steve Simpson
Bio: Owner of Twin Rocks Trading Post and Cafe, Bluff, Utah Website: twinrocks.com #plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol UT State Senate Minority Leader Karen Mayne On Worker Rights & Safety - #plugintodevin![]() June 05, 2020 08:00 AM PDT
![]() #plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Karen Mayne
Bio: Served District 5 for 12 years. Retired Granite School VP AFL-CIO Mom and Grandmother Website: https://senate.utah.gov/karen-mayne
#plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol James and Colleen Copple On Police Unions & Militarization - #blacklivesmatter![]() June 04, 2020 08:00 AM PDT
![]() #plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress
Bio: Colleen Copple is the co-founder of Strategic Applications International (2004) with her husband James Copple. Colleen raised her family in Salt Lake City, but has spent the last 20 years living and working in Washington, DC. She and Jim moved back to Utah County in 2019 to be closer to elderly parents. SAI's mission is to pursue great ideas, promote action and affect change with demonstrated results. Their work in the US has a strong focus on social justice issues, including crime, violence, substance abuse and criminal justice reform. SAI facilitated The President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing in 2015 that resulted in a 100% consensus report with 59 recommendations and 100 actions steps. SAI has continued to work on police reforms to build greater trust and legitimacy between police and communities. They recently facilitated a state wide working group on police-involved deadly force encounters in Minnesota, releasing the recommendations in Feb. 2020. Internationally, SAI works on international development issues in Africa with an emphasis on poverty, women empowerment, gender-based violence and HIV. Prior to her move to DC, Colleen worked for the Salt Lake City Police Department, where she raised over $10 million in grant funding for community policing initiatives from 1995-1998. She was hired by the National Crime Prevention Council in 1999 where she served as Advisor to the President and created a number of new nationwide community policing initiatives. Website: http://www.sai-dc.com/
Guest: James Copple Bio: Experienced Owner with a demonstrated history of working in the design industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Government, Program Evaluation, and Conflict Resolution. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Ph.D Candidate focused in History from University of Kansas. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Strategic.Applications.Intl/ #plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol #blacklivesmatter BYU Student Leader on Measuring Social Impact - #plugintodevin![]() June 03, 2020 08:00 AM PDT
![]() #plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Alicia Gettys
Bio: Alicia Gettys is the Managing Director for the BYU Ballard Center for Social Impact—the largest university run social innovation center. Through the Center, each year thousands of students learn industry best practices and skills to solve social problems. Website: ballardcenter.byu.edu
Photo credit: Jocelyn Gardiner jgardinerphotography.com #plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol Colleen & Jim Copple on George Floyd and Nathan Lyday![]() June 01, 2020 08:00 AM PDT
![]() #plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Colleen Copple
Bio: Colleen Copple is the co-founder of Strategic Applications International (2004) with her husband James Copple. Colleen raised her family in Salt Lake City, but has spent the last 20 years living and working in Washington, DC. She and Jim moved back to Utah County in 2019 to be closer to elderly parents. SAI's mission is to pursue great ideas, promote action and affect change with demonstrated results. Their work in the US has a strong focus on social justice issues, including crime, violence, substance abuse and criminal justice reform. SAI facilitated The President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing in 2015 that resulted in a 100% consensus report with 59 recommendations and 100 actions steps. SAI has continued to work on police reforms to build greater trust and legitimacy between police and communities. They recently facilitated a state wide working group on police-involved deadly force encounters in Minnesota, releasing the recommendations in Feb. 2020. Internationally, SAI works on international development issues in Africa with an emphasis on poverty, women empowerment, gender-based violence and HIV. Prior to her move to DC, Colleen worked for the Salt Lake City Police Department, where she raised over $10 million in grant funding for community policing initiatives from 1995-1998. She was hired by the National Crime Prevention Council in 1999 where she served as Advisor to the President and created a number of new nationwide community policing initiatives. Website: http://www.sai-dc.com/
Guest: James Copple Bio: Experienced Owner with a demonstrated history of working in the design industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Government, Program Evaluation, and Conflict Resolution. Strong entrepreneurship professional with a Ph.D Candidate focused in History from University of Kansas. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Strategic.Applications.Intl/ #plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol Babs Isak On Water Infrastructure in the Navajo Nation![]() May 28, 2020 08:00 AM PDT
![]() #plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Babs Isak
Bio: Lifelong Outdoor Enthusiast and River Guide/Trip Leader 30+ years
Twitter: @babsisak
#plugintodevin #UtahValues #BoldSolutions #UTpol Dave Bierschied on Political Representation in National Politics![]() May 27, 2020 08:00 AM PDT
![]() #plugintodevin Show - Devin Thorpe for Congress Guest: Dave Bierschied
Bio: Raised here in Moab, Dave has experienced firsthand the evolution of Moab from a Uranium Boomtown to an International Resort Destination. Prior to real estate, Dave had careers as a Journeyman Iron Worker, Power Line Designer for Utah Power and Light, and as a General Manager of a local hotel in Moab. He started his real estate career in 1996 and has worked every aspect of the industry; representing sellers, buyers, and investors in both the residential and commercial markets. He believes strongly that it is not only his duty to represent his clients to the best of his ability, but also to educate them throughout every step of the process, so that his clients can make the best decisions possible. Dave is a firm believer in giving back and is particularly passionate about education. He volunteers several days a week in his daughter's classroom and has chaired committees for the Local Board of Education. Community Involvement:
Website: www.moabrealty.com
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