MEET THE 2022 30 WOMEN TO WATCH.

• Author: Malan, Mekenna
• Position: AWARDS

Year after year, Utah ranks as the worst state in the nation for women's equality. It's a statistic that, while disheartening, should motivate change--and this year's 30 Women to Watch are doing just that. The following movers and shakers are starting, managing, growing, or otherwise furthering the work of their companies and making Utah's future brighter by making it more female. Congratulations to the 2022 30 Women to watch honorees!

ADRIENNE BELL

PARTNER | HOLLAND & HART in/IN/ADRIENNE-BELL-8878A238/

What advice would you give other women in the Utah business landscape? A former mentor once told me how she regretted waiting until later in her career to really use her voice. She advised me not to follow her example. So, my advice to other women in the Utah business landscape is the same--use your voice. Don't wait. When you have an opportunity to lead, embrace it.

AMANDA BARRETT-BROUGH

AUDIT PARTNER AND PRACTICE AREA LEADER | SQUIRE & COMPANY in /IN/AMANDA-BARRETT-BROUGH-08714345/

Who inspires you most? Why? Squire's CEO, Jonyce Bullock. She is such a great leader and has such an inspiring communication style that makes others know she cares deeply about them and our firm.

AMBER STARGELL

DEPUTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY | SALT LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY in /IN/AMBERSTARGELL/

What do you most want to accomplish? First, I do want to be a judge. Second, at some point in my life, I want to start a charter school for underrepresented children. More specifically, I want this school to be a pipeline to law school, doctorate programs, and much more.

AUBRIANA MARTINDALE

DIVISION CORPORATE AFFAIRS MANAGER | THE KROGER CO. in /IN/AUBRIANA-MARTINDALE-A490117B/

What accomplishment are you most proud of? I am most proud of the work I have been able to lead through our Zero Hunger I Zero Waste social impact plan. We were the first company to open a free-standing school pantry in the state of Utah at Garfield Elementary School, within the Granite School District. Smith's now supports several school pantries to address child hunger. I am very proud to say my parents and I are both a product of the Granite School District, and I am honored to help future generations succeed and experience a brighter future.

AURORA TAYLOR-ROJAS

VP, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY | L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES in /IN/AURORA-TAYLOR-ROJAS-63649360/

What advice would you give other women in the Utah business landscape? Develop your strengths, then augment those skills by building a diverse network and creating a force multiplier. That's when the magic happens--when you embrace a team's abilities to be stronger together. Don't be afraid to lead that team into success.

BELIA PAZ

GENERAL MANAGER | AEROSTAR MEDIA FOUNDER | MUJERES UNIDAS DE UTAH in /IM/BEL1A-PAZ-207AAB65/

What accomplishment are you most proud of? I am proud of everything I do--being a mom to three amazing kids and a grandma to one amazing little girl. I also am very proud that I am doing what I love, which is managing two powerful Hispanic radio stations here in Utah and helping thousands of families by providing resources over the airwaves. I am proud of being recognized on a national level as general manager for the Hispanic Radio of the Year by the Hispanic Radio Ink two times. I'm proud of the growth of my organization here in Utah, the Latina organization Mujeres Unidas de Utah, and the amazing board of directors I have.

BETH JOHNSON

MANAGING DIRECTOR, CREDIT CARD OPERATIONS | GOLDMAN SACHS in /IN/BETH-JOHNSON-885AA94/

What advice would you give other women in the Utah business landscape? We need you! We should not underestimate our abilities to make significant contributions, even if we don't meet every qualification for new opportunities. Take a leap of faith in yourself and your abilities, and leverage the help of mentors around you to stretch yourself, learn new skills, and be an even more powerful force in Utah businesses!

BIANCA LYON

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY AND PARTNER RELATIONS | UTAH OFFICE OF...