Lisa Brown is a responsible community member who is engaged with varying nonprofit community resources, South Mountain Community Church, Memory Matters Utah, and Southwest Forensic Nursing & Healthcare.

 

She is passionate in the areas she serves, dementia, and spiritual leadership, and Board Member of Southwest Forensic Nursing & Healthcare. Her family both personal and church, are the most important things in her life and the area of her joy.

 

Lisa has a background in customer service, volunteering in the community, and fundraising which are the foundations she has as a community member.​​​​

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Dixie Hirschi is community-focused and advocates for those whose voice is not always heard. She has worked for The Dibble Institute since 2011 and has served as the Director of Outreach and more recently as the Senior Training Advisor and Training Specialist. She is an experienced educator of 25 years in History, Literature, and Classical Studies.

 

Dixie is trained and certified in numerous healthy relationship programs, trauma resilient programs and she worked with vulnerable teens in WI and UT. She was a CASA volunteer in WI, advocating for neglected or abused children. Her passions include public speaking, training, and helping others to build resilience for healthy and happy lives. ​​​​​​​​

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Jen Werner is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach with nearly a decade of experience in leadership development, mentoring, and community engagement. She is passionate about helping individuals harness their strengths and use their voices to lead with authenticity and purpose.

 

Jen’s work centers on equity, resilience, and empowerment—especially for those whose voices have been historically marginalized.

 

Through values-driven coaching, youth development, and advocacy, she creates spaces where people feel seen, heard, and equipped to thrive.

Her Moto: Be uniquely you!

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Katelyn Bevard brings more than 17 years of experience working in adolescent and young adult mental health spaces, along with 9+ years of service on nonprofit and volunteer boards. She holds a BA in Journalism and Public Relations from the Pennsylvania State University.

 

Having witnessed firsthand how critical advocate services can be during a traumatic experience, Katelyn is passionate about ensuring these resources remain accessible to those who need them. She is thrilled to be part of an organization that provides these services at no cost to survivors and believes SWFN fills a vital role in the community.

 

Originally from Virginia, Katelyn has called Southern Utah home since 2009. She is drawn to the unique beauty of the desert and strongly believes in the healing power community and the outdoors. She lives in Ivins with her husband, two children, and two dogs.

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