Building Bridges: Leading as Women in Local Government

The Utah Women & Leadership Project invites you step into a world of inspiration and empowerment by joining our 2025 ten-part webinar “Women in Leadership Executive Speaker Series.” This series is a celebration of dynamic and influential women who have shattered the glass ceiling landscape in Utah.
 
For our seventh webinar in this series, Dr. Susan R. Madsen will moderate a discussion with Michelle Kaufusi, Mayor of Provo City, and Dawn Ramsey, Mayor of South Jordan City. This conversation will begin with a focus on why the panelists are passionate about leading in such dynamic and complex settings, along with what brings them joy in doing such work. As they share stories about their career paths, they will also discuss what elements they find most challenging and inspiring at the same time. Dr. Madsen will also ask them questions about the foundational skills and abilities they think are important, especially for women, in leading in public spaces like local government. This includes how they have built bridges with individuals from all walks of life and with organizations that may have competing interests. Next, mayors Kaufusi and Ramsey will discuss their passions around lifting and supporting other women, as well as sharing their thoughts on what needs to improved in Utah to ensure that more girls and women—and their families—thrive. Join this webinar to learn more about building bridges and having careers that connect all parts of life from career to community to family!