We are excited to kick off the 2012 Leadership Development Series by welcoming Nataline Gochnour to speak on Feb. 6. Natalie is the executive vice president for policy and communication and chief economist at the Salt Lake Chamber. You don’t want to miss it!
P.S. Did you know attending this event counts to qualify you for the 2012 Excellence in Real Estate Award? You can earn up to 10 points for attending Leadership Development lectures throughout the year!
Monday, Feb. 6
12-1:30 p.m.
UCAR
Lunch will be provided
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Learn a little more about Natalie Gochnour:
In her role as executive vice president, Natalie Gochnour oversees the public policies and communications of Utah’s largest and longest-serving business association and provides economic counsel to the Chamber’s more than 6,000 member businesses.
In the past four years, Gochnour has helped secure increased funding for highway projects, TRAX light rail, and FrontRunner commuter rail, served as the point person for the Chamber on health system reform and bolstered Utah’s economy by advancing policies that strengthen Utah’s business climate. She is also the policy architect of Downtown Rising, a movement to enhance Utah’s capital city.
In previous roles, Natalie has served as Chief Operating Officer of the Salt Lake Chamber, Counselor to Secretary Mike Leavitt at the U.S. Department Health and Human Services and Associate Administrator of Public Affairs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Prior to working in Washington, D.C., Natalie served as Gov. Mike Leavitt’s Deputy for Policy and Communications (where she served as his spokesperson); Deputy Director of the Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget; State Planning Coordinator; and the Director of the Demographic and Economic Analysis section for the Governor’s Office.
In 2008 Natalie was honored by Wasatch Women magazine and featured on the cover story as the “Wasatch Women of the Year,” an honor bestowed to women in the community who elevate the stature of women and serve the community good. Natalie has also been honored by Utah Business magazine as one of the “40 Women to Watch” in Utah.
Natalie has both an undergraduate and graduate degree in economics from the University of Utah. When she is not working, you can find her walking her yellow lab along the Jordan River Parkway, on the sidelines of her two children’s soccer games, or up on the slopes skiing with her husband of 25 years.