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Introducing Scott Wyatt and Derek Carlsen

CAPSA’s volunteer board of directors is crucial in guiding the organization’s vision. These dedicated individuals devote their time and expertise to ensure CAPSA remains focused on effectively supporting victims of domestic and sexual violence. We are deeply grateful for their unwavering commitment to creating lasting change for survivors and the community, and we take pride in our exceptional board.

With great pleasure, we introduce our newest volunteer board members, Scott Wyatt and Derek Carlsen, who will further strengthen our team and contribute to CAPSA’s ongoing mission.

SCOTT WYATT

Scott Wyatt boasts an extensive background in law, politics, and education. As the former Cache County Attorney, he was known for his commitment to upholding justice and supporting victims of domestic and sexual violence. His legal experience and dedication to the community continued as a member of the Utah House of Representatives from 2005 to 2007. Scott’s leadership extends into higher education, where he served as the 15th president of Snow College and the 16th president of Southern Utah University.

“I am amazed to see how much CAPSA has grown. Jill and her team have built one of the most impressive nonprofit organizations I’ve ever seen. We are so fortunate to have them serving our neighbors and friends in need of their services.” – Scott Wyatt

DEREK CARLSEN

Derek Carlsen has over 20 years of human resources experience with Schreiber Foods and previously ThermoFisher. A prime example of Derek’s strategic leadership is the implementation of a free health clinic for Schreiber Foods’ employees, aimed at enhancing their overall well-being and serving as a recruitment and retention tool. Recently promoted to Regional HR Director, Derek now oversees multiple Schreiber plants, expanding his influence and support for CAPSA within the corporate sector. Derek plays a pivotal role in maintaining CAPSA’s connection with Schreiber Foods as a home sponsor and golf participant.

“It’s truly an honor to join CAPSA’s board of directors and contribute to an organization dedicated to transforming survivors’ lives. I’ve long admired CAPSA’s exceptional work, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to actively participate in their mission as a board member.” – Derek Carlsen

The inclusion of Scott Wyatt and Derek Carlsen in CAPSA’s already outstanding board of directors not only reinforces the board’s steadfast commitment to advocate for and support survivors of domestic and sexual violence, but also bolsters CAPSA’s capacity to secure vital resources to address the needs of survivors. We are thrilled to integrate their unique perspectives and experiences into our board, enriching the collective expertise of our existing members.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Scott and Derek as they embark on their journey with CAPSA, further fortifying our mission and impact in the community.

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Introducing Lindsay Kirby & Shauna Karren

We are excited to introduce two new additions to the CAPSA board, Shauna Karren and Lindsay Kirby. These dedicated individuals bring a wealth of experience and perspective that will greatly benefit our organization and contribute to our continued growth and success.

Shauna Karren is an experienced professional with a background in employee training and human resources. With over seven years at Utah State University and nearly 16 years at Conservice, she has a proven track record of building and leading successful programs. Her passion for providing resources to individuals who have experienced abuse, led to the formation of the CAPSA-Conservice partnership. Through this partnership we provide trainings to employees, have signage throughout their building, and are equipped to provide a confidential on-site response to support survivors. With a Bachelor’s degree in business management and a Master’s degree in instructional design, Shauna brings a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the board.

Lindsay Kirby is a proud wife, mother, and dedicated community leader. With a background in the financial industry and her own business, Kirby Creative Accounting, she has a lot of experience and a commitment to giving back. She and her husband became home sponsors for CAPSA in memory of her father-in-law, who passed away from cancer in 2019. Lindsay is eager to continue serving the Cache Valley community through her involvement with CAPSA.

We are grateful for the support of our board members, who play a critical role in helping us to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. The work we do is life-changing and is made possible by this support and leadership.

Thank you Lindsay and Shauna, and welcome to CAPSA’s board!

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New Board Members: Christy Glass & Beth Foley

This December, CAPSA has welcomed two new members to its governing board: Christy Glass and Beth Foley. Below is a little bit about them.

Dr. Christy Glass received her Master’s and PhD in Sociology from Yale University. Following her graduation, she began teaching at Utah State University in 2005. In 2016, she was named Researcher of the Year for the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Glass primarily studies women in the workforce and their barriers toward promotion, as well as how mothers are perceived in a work environment.

Thank you, Christy for joining with CAPSA to make a difference.

 

Dr. Beth Foley is Dean of the College of Education and Human Services at Utah State University. She earned her bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in communication disorders from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and she began teaching at Utah State in 1993. She served as head of the Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education from 2004 to 2009. She has also served in the community by aiding individuals with communication disorders at the Cache Employment and Training Center. Internationally, Foley has worked with children in a Mexican orphanage called Gabriel House.

Thank you, Beth for your work!

Learn about the role our board members play on our blog.

Board Meetings

Board meetings and board members, what are they for? A non-profit governing board serves many purposes. First and foremost, the board oversees financial and legal decisions. CAPSA’s governing board approves new hires and salary increases. They also make new policies such as our Donor Privacy Policy. CAPSA board members have also testified before the state legislature about the need for funding to ensure continued use of the LAP.

Board members provide support for CAPSA, it’s employees, it’s events and it’s mission. CAPSA board members assist the organization by helping organize and facilitate events. Throughout December, board members open and close the CAPSA gift wrap. During the spring, members help plan and execute the 5K, and members make invitations to friends, family and associates to attend events such as CAPSA’s Wine Pairing and Trivia Night.

Our board consists of university professors, accountants, law enforcement personnel, business owners, stay-at-home moms and lawyers. The diversity of our board members should be reflective of the valley. It should also allow for in-depth discussions about how CAPSA’s policies and practices will affect various community members. Domestic violence is no respecter of persons, and neither is our board. We want to know what the challenges and barriers would be to both a businesswomen and a police officer facing a domestic violence situation. By having a variety of backgrounds represented, a healthy dialogue can be created.

Board members are constant representatives of CAPSA. Board members tell their friends, family and colleagues about CAPSA and it’s latest initiatives. Board members invite their connections to Lunch with CAPSA or on a tour of our facilities, so that men and women throughout the valley can learn more about our services, and how we can help them. Board members are also advocates within the community.

Truthfully, our board members do a lot. There is no limit to their influence on CAPSA and it’s employees, and there’s no adequate way to express our gratitude for them.

Thank you to our board members: Beth Foley, Brad Franke, Chris Guymon, Christy Glass, Donna Alder, Jan Stander, Kacie Malouf, Mike Guthrie, Ronda Callister, Scott Stettler and Tara Williams. You all are amazing and do tremendous work on behalf of CAPSA.

To learn more about how a non-profit board should run, visit Nonprofits Are Messy by Joan Garry Consulting.

 

Thank you, Gail

At the beginning of October, Gail Weinshenker stepped down from the CAPSA Board. A tremendous force for good, we want to thank her for the indescribable amount of service she has given to CAPSA throughout the years.

In 2016, Weinshenker’s gift of $100,000 allowed CAPSA to

move forward with it’s plans to renovate and expand it’s therapy services and children’s center.

A constant supporter of CAPSA, many employees remember her for her generosity, and her willingness to give whatever she could to CAPSA.

“She donated hand-made purses, large pillows with hand-made pillow cases, clothing, and just so much of her time and her heart to CAPSA,” Katie Stringham, CAPSA’s Development Support Coordinator said.

Along with giving to CAPSA, Weinshenker has improved the lives of students at Utah State University and members of the Cache Valley Center of the Arts’, through her donations of artifacts and money to both organizations.

Learn more of Gail’s giving nature through the following articles:

Major gift helps CAPSA develop needed therapy area and children’s center

Great Chair-ity Challenge decorates sidewalks of Main Street

USU College of Science Honors Scholars, Donors at Fall Convocation