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Jessica Ballard

Professional in Residence Faculty Member, Utah Valley University | Woodbury School of Business

Jessica Ballard is an Event Professional with over fifteen years of experience in the education, non-profit and performing arts industries. She is a Professional in Residence Faculty Member at Utah Valley University (UVU) in the Woodbury School of Business teaching Event Planning/Management and other related courses for the Hospitality Management Program.

Jessica previously worked as the Senior Director of Executive Events at UVU planning events for the institution such as galas, ceremonies, ribbon-cuttings, and other major celebrations. Prior to UVU, she has managed events for the American Red Cross of Utah, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company, and Westminster College.

Jessica has a Master of Professional Communication Degree from Westminster College of Salt Lake City. She is also a Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP) and Certified Meeting Professional (CMP). She has been recognized as a Fellow by the Higher Education Academy. She has been awarded with a UVU Dean’s Award of Excellence (2021), Presidential Award of Excellence (2014) and a UVU Divisional Award of Excellence (2013).


Appearances

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    Date
    August 25, 2021
    Credits
    1 Contact Hours
    Experience can be the golden ticket in the industry. In this week's session, we will look further into ageism and its effects on the industry. This month we are joined by MPI's Young Professional Advisory Committee…

    Speakers

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    MPI DE&I Committee
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    Professional in Residence Faculty Member, Utah Valley University | Woodbury School of Business
    Speaker Image for Zaman Ishaad
    Zaman Ishaad, CED, CMP, DES
    Enterprise Experience Strategist, NexTech AR Solutions
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    Cleo Battle, CDME, CTA
    President & CEO, Louisville Tourism
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