Jen Parsons-Soran is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and nonprofit consultant dedicated to helping organizations thrive. As the founder of Nonprofit Development Partners, she has guided over 50 nonprofits in fundraising, strategic planning, and program development. Passionate about community impact, she serves on multiple boards, including the Women’s Business Center of Utah. Jen holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Utah and enjoys puzzles, Legos, and fairy tales when not managing the joyful chaos of family life.

Heidi Walker, as Salt Lake Chamber COO, oversees a multi-million dollar operations budget and is responsible for the day-to-day administration and strategic planning for Utah’s largest and longest standing business association while maintaining the Salt Lake Chamber’s 5-Star Accreditation designation. Heidi enjoys traveling with her family and is also a proud Italophile and loves to celebrate the culture, food and gracious living of Italy.

Morgan Stanley

U.S. Bank

Salt Lake Chamber

As Vice President of Relationship Development at Cyprus Credit Union, I lead strategic partnerships, community engagement, and financial education initiatives. With over 15 years of experience, I have developed a strong ability to build meaningful relationships with individuals, businesses, and communities. My expertise includes strategic planning, initiative development, process improvement, and team coaching, all aimed at driving impactful results.
I am dedicated to fostering collaboration, innovation, and long-term growth—both within my organization and in the broader community. Through board service and outreach initiatives, I actively contribute to education, business, and philanthropic efforts, leveraging my network to support meaningful causes. Whether leading new initiatives, coaching teams, or engaging with partners, my focus remains on creating value and making a lasting difference.

Katalin Henderson is a Commercial Banker with JPMorgan Chase’s Middle Market Banking team. She works with midsize Utah companies to provide tailored banking and financial solutions from day-to-day operational products to strategic advisement.
Although starting her college career as a vocal performance major, Katalin graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Brigham Young University. She is passionate about operational efficiency, gender equality, and financial literacy. She is an avid reader and is happiest spending time in the sunshine with her husband, new baby, and dog.

CHAIR
Chase

Cyprus Credit Union

Women’s Business Center
of Utah

Ann Marie Wallace is a passionate leader dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs. As State Director of the Women’s Business Center of Utah, she has expanded statewide services, tripled staff, and launched impactful programs like the Utah Women-Owned Business Directory. Her leadership has earned multiple SBA Women’s Business Center of Excellence awards. Ann Marie serves on several economic development boards and is the founder of Jazz Night at Elite Hall. She holds a marketing degree from Utah State University and a Goldman Sachs entrepreneurship certificate.

TREASURER/SECRETARY
Nonprofit Development Partners

Bank of America

Kate Moss is a dynamic and results-driven executive with extensive experience in leadership and influence. She has a proven track record of building trusted relationships, creating and driving strategic initiatives, and delivering high-impact projects across diverse sectors. Known for exceptional connecting and convening skills, strategic thinking, Kate has the ability to foster cross-functional collaboration. She is adept at nonprofit management, risk management, and business development.

Pete Codella serves as the managing director of business services at the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), where he leads a team of 30 professionals across seven key initiatives. These include the APEX Accelerator, Startup State Initiative, UPSTART, Utah Center for Global Talent, Utah Innovation Center, Utah Office of Regulatory Relief, and the Utah Small Business Credit Initiative. With a focus on fostering economic growth and opportunity, Codella leverages his extensive background in entrepreneurship, public relations, advertising, and higher education. He holds a Bachelor's degree in communications from Brigham Young University and an MBA from the University of Utah.

Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity

Leslie Nuon is a Commercial Relationship Manager at U.S. Bank in Salt Lake City, Utah. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance from Westminster College. With expertise in portfolio and risk management, banking, loans, and credit analysis, Leslie has a proven track record in the banking industry. She currently serves as a Business Banking Sales Manager at U.S. Bank.