JEFF SCOTT

OWNER OF MILLS CANYON FINANCIAL, & FORMER BOX ELDER COUNTY COMMISSIONER Commencement Speaker

Jeff Scott is no stranger to Utah State University or the Brigham City campus. Jeff's ties to his community run deep. Starting as an Eagle Scout Award winner and graduate from Bear River High School, Jeff has given back many hours of service and leadership through membership in the Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce and also the Brigham City Rotary. In those two separate organizations he has served as a board member and president, as well as the treasurer for the Chamber. His investment in Box Elder County has been a constant and positive force in this region, including his eight years of serving as the Box Elder County Commissioner.

A true Aggie, Jeff graduated with honors from Utah State University with a bachelor's degree in business and Spanish. He continued this association for many years by serving on the Utah State University Brigham City Campus Advisory Board as a member and has served as chair. He is a strong advocate of our institution and the value it brings.

Jeff has been a leader in local business owning and operating Mill Canyon Financial, Inc., as a licensed Financial Advisor since 1992.

The Scott family has grown to four children and three grandchildren. He and his wonderful wife keep busy through church service, traveling, and somehow finding time for racquetball, tennis, pickleball, and running.

KATHLEEN MEJIA Student Speaker

Kathleen (Kathy) is graduating with a bachelor’s degree in social work. In 2021, she also completed an associate degree in criminal justice at Utah State University. Kathy is finishing up an internship at the Ogden Division of Child and Family Services and plans to officially join their team as a caseworker this summer. She was born in California, but has lived in Utah for most of her life. She graduated from Weber High School in 2019. Kathy is currently a domestic paralegal for a non-profit law firm in Ogden that provides free legal services to low income Utah residents. She hopes to continue her work in the community after graduation.

NANCY BAROWSKI Student Speaker

Nancy is graduating with a master’s degree in social work. She has family ties with Utah State University and feels that graduating from this institution is an honor. Nancy has had an exhilarating 30-year career in social work. She has spent the last 20-plus years working for the State of Utah in child welfare. Nancy had the unique experience of battling cancer while pursuing her master’s degree. After graduation, she plans to use her experience to build a program that intervenes with mental health services at the time someone is diagnosed with cancer or long-term terminal illnesses. Nancy and her husband Charles have two children, Belle and Mikey. She is grateful for their support during this journey. She is looking forward to the next chapter in her life.