MEET THE BOARD
Meet the individuals leading UTAHSWA’s mission and initiatives. Connect with leaders who are shaping the future of social work in Utah. See the passion and commitment driving our programs and community impact.
Andrew Layne, LCSW
Intermountain Hospice
Term: January 2026 – January 2028
Board President
Jennifer Cornett, LCSW
Board TreasurerLCSW, University of Utah
Founder of Sparrow Hills
Term: January 2025 – January 2027
Rachal Buchanan, LCSW
Board SecretaryHuntsman Cancer Institute
Term: January 2026 – January 2028
Shelli Yearsley, DBH, MAC, CSW
Board Member, Lunch and Learn CoordinatorDBH, MAC, CSW, New Mexico Highlands University, Hardeman University
Private Practice
Term: January 2025 – January 2027
Stephanie Grandjean, LCSW
CEU LiasionLCSW, Marywood University
Social Worker at the Huntsman Cancer Institute
Term: January 2025 – January 2027
Carrie Hurst,
SSW
SSW, MSW Utah State University
Trainer, State of Utah
Term: January 2025 – January 2027
Board Member, CEU liaison
Emmie Gardner, LCSW
Board MemberLCSW, University of Utah
CEO for Holy Cross Ministries
Term: January 2025 – January 2027
Jacob Ostler, LCSW
International Protection Alliance
Term: January 2025 – January 2027
Board Member
Mark Dale,
LCSW
Board MemberLCSW, Arizona State University
Rocky Mountain Care
Term: January 2025 – January 2027
Maria Gamvroulas, LCSW
Board MemberLCSW, University of Utah
Family Support Services at Ronald McDonald House
Term: January 2026 – January 2028
Stephanie Smart, LCSW
Board Member Private Practice
Term: January 2025 – January 2027
Natalie Wright, LCSW
LCSW, Brigham Young University
Founder of Sparrow Hills
Term: January 2026 – January 2028
Board Member
Brooke Chambers, LCSW
Board MemberMSW, University of Utah
School Social Worker in the Ogden School District
Term: January 2023 – January 2025
Janice Haskell, SSW
SSW, University of Nebraska
Support and Educator for Rocky Mountain Care
Term: January 2026 – January 2028
Board Member
Andrea Corbett,
Student
Board Member MSW Student, Walden University
Term: January 2026 – January 2028
Anisa Plastow,
CSW
Board MemberCSW, University of Utah
Project Connection
Term: January 2026 – January 2028
Norine Henrie,
CSW
Board Member CSW, University of Kansas
Beacon Therapy in Taylorsville
Term: January 2026 – January 2028
Emily Voght, Student
BSW Student at UVU
Term: January 2026 – January 2028
Board Member
Bryn Gale,
Student
MSW Student, Western New Mexico University
Interning at Sparrow Hills Counseling
Term: January 2026 – January 2028
Board Member
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