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Heather NemelkaÂ
Heather Nemelka is the Founder and President of Elavare, an organization dedicated to helping mothers rediscover their confidence, successfully return to the workforce, and rise in their careers. A global tech conference speaker and a sought-after presenter on leadership and confidence at universities and major industry events, Heather brings an authentic, energizing presence to every stage. Her career spans working with the U.S. Olympic Committee, professional athletes, and influencers, as well as serving on multiple nonprofit and corporate boards. She currently serves on the board of Mom Tribe and helps mothers build AI literacy through her weekly AI Supermom video series. After an 18-year career gap, Heather earned her MBA, re-entered the workforce, and built a new path in tech and workforce development. Today, as a single mother to five children, she uses her journey and insights to inspire audiences to embrace their own possibilities and take bold steps forward.
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Angela Ashurst-McGee
Angela Ashurst is the founder of Upword Resume, career advancement specialists, and co-founder of The Cheetah Collective, a business setup program to take your business from idea to income. Angela specializes in business development and is a natural-born advocate who believes in blue-sky thinking and the power of “yes you can.” Her work centers on helping people take bold next steps—whether that means landing a job, launching a business, or finding the courage to dream bigger. She is the mother of six children and lives in Mapleton, Utah.
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Jenny Groberg
Jenny Groberg is a wife, mother, champion of women, and the visionary CEO and Founder of BookSmarts Accounting and Bookkeeping. Committed to empowering women at every life stage, she has brought together a dynamic, all-female team offering a fully customizable suite of services that give clients full confidence in their financial data. Jenny’s work has been recognized internationally––with four Stevie Awards, as one of Utah's Top 100 Companies Dedicated to Championing Women, Utah Business CEO of the Year, and most recently when she was named to the prestigious INC Female Founders 500. Jenny's financial expertise has been cited in Forbes, Accounting Today, Nasdaq, Yahoo Finance, Entrepreneur, U.S. News World Report and more. Jenny holds a degree in finance from the University of Utah.Â
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Britt Larsen
Britt Larsen is a seasoned executive with a passion for helping others advance their careers, whether through exploring new industries, job searching, interview preparation, or pursuing promotions. As Co-Founder of The Cheetah Collective, a business growth program that helps people start and grow new businesses, Britt Larsen leverages her extensive executive experience to help people navigate career changes, from job hunting, to promotions, to starting their own business. She founded Livlyhood to share corporate women's stories and it's now a thriving career coaching business that allowed her to quit her corporate job and quickly replace her income. Britt's career began as the Director of Communications for both a member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the governor of Florida. She then moved into the private sector and led public affairs strategy for clients including Microsoft and Delta.
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Michelle Kuo
Michelle Kuo is an experienced CEO, Executive Recruiter, speaker, and advocate dedicated to helping CEOs, womenpreneurs, and working moms achieve their goals. As Founder of JumpSearch Recruiting, she has supported startups and global companies including Qualtrics, Lucid, Chatbooks, Disney, NFL.com, Health Catalyst, Revver, and Toyota in making key hires and building inclusive teams. She also co-hosts the JumpSearch and Michelle Kuo Podcast, sharing strategies on leadership, growth, AI, and talent development. Featured in outlets such as the Salt Lake Tribune and Business Insider, Michelle uses her platform to amplify underrepresented voices, enable working moms, and build resilient communities. She is a strong advocate for remote work opportunities, particularly for single moms and working parents in the Philippines. Â
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Jennifer Moore
Jennifer Moore first returned to the workforce over 20 years ago, after struggling through a year of undiagnosed and untreated postpartum depression. She started as an Intern and climbed the corporate ladder to the C-suite. When she "got to the top of the mountain," she looked around and realized she wanted something different. She recently launched her own consulting business, Strategies that Spark, started building a local community of women 40+ entering their "second act," and enjoys serving as President of a Utah-based non-profit with over 10,000 members. She is also a sought-after keynote speaker, angel investor, and startup advisor. But her most important title? Still "Mom" to her two college-aged sons. She believes every woman deserves the confidence, skills, and support to create their own version of success!Â