From a young age, I was curious about the exclusive nature of boys' groups and their activities. Over time, I realized this segregation was a societal norm, but I chose not to accept it. My journey began with the Army, transitioned into the Fire Department, and culminated in a career as an Air Traffic Controller. My passion for equality and involvement didn't stop there; it extended to animal welfare and global issues. Engaging in foreign relations and joining like-minded groups, I've advocated for women's visibility in all spheres. I believe in the power of voting and staying informed to ensure our voices are heard and our contributions recognized. 

Susie joined the Salt Lake League in 2024 and has served as the Community Events Chair in Voter Services for the past year. In that time, she has expanded our reach, improved our volunteer communication and training and created connections to new partner organizations throughout the valley. She also serves on the State of the Community Luncheon committee. Susie is a professional based in West Valley City, Utah, with extensive experience in education and youth development. She currently works with the Utah State Board of Education as a School Improvement Programs and Special Education Parent Engagement Specialist. Her background includes roles in early childhood education, gang prevention and intervention, curriculum development and policy advocacy. She has received recognition for her leadership, including the NAA 2020 Next Generation of Leaders award.

Anne joined LWVSL in 2018. She retired early in 2010 as a Retail Operations Manager, Store Manager, and District Operations Manager. Her management career took her to four states, and she moved back to Utah in 2003. She is a Utah native and graduated from Utah State University and was active in Kappa Delta Society while there. She is an avid supporter of the local arts in Utah and is currently Membership Chair of Ballet West where she also served as the immediate Past President and Treasurer. She is currently Secretary of Pioneer Theater Guild. She is a member of Chapter H of P.E.O. (Philanthropic Educational Organization) and the Salt Lake Committee on Foreign Relations. She likes to read in her spare time and to attend as many performing arts events as her schedule allows.

Dr. Eileen Giardino is a nurse and nurse educator with a focus on improving the healthcare of families and individuals. Her desire to impact and better understand the current political system brought her to volunteer at LWVSL. Before taking on the role of Treasurer she served as Secretary and was part of the Salt Lake County and Local Government Observer Corps.

As a recent transplant to Utah, Eileen enjoys spending time outside, working with nursing students and traveling to see family and friends. She lives in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Deborah Dilley has over 20 years of experience in non-profit program development and financial management, and has worked as a consultant with a variety of small local non-profits to streamline their services and increase their fundraising capacity. As a community educator, Deborah has advocated for marginalized communities by providing trauma-informed training and technical assistance to individuals, organizations and agencies who provide services for the disability community and for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Originally from Texas, Deborah has lived in Utah for over 35 years.  She is an avid reader, and has accepted that her bookshelves will always be more intelligent than her because she has such a large want-to-read pile. She spends her free time traveling and having silly adventures with her loved ones.

Charlene joined the Salt Lake League when she retired in 2017 so she could use her energy and planning, organizing and leadership skills to help make a difference in things that are important to her: voter education, voter registration, voting rights, gerrymandering and individual liberties. Since then, she has volunteered extensively on the General Meetings, Membership and Naturalization Ceremonies. She created the Candidate Forum Toolbox for Voter Services. Charlene graduated from the University of Utah with a BA in Psychology and an MBA focusing on Human Resources (HR) Administration. For over 35 years she worked in organizations as an HR Manager, Director and Vice President. Her work primarily focused on employment law compliance, organization development and communication, and employee/management training and development.

Kelsey Nelson joined the League of Women Voters of Salt Lake in December of 2022. She has a deep passion for and interest in voter rights and was drawn to the League because of its efforts to combat gerrymandering. Since joining the League, Kelsey has served as the Fall Fete and Community Luncheon Chair. She is also a Communications Consultant for the League where she creates digital and print media. Prior to joining the League, Kelsey worked for the Utah Treasurer's Office and the Arizona Supreme Court. Kelsey has a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Southern Utah University and a Masters in Public Administration from The Ohio State University.

Brittany joined the Salt Lake League in 2023, shortly after moving to Utah. Thanks to a lifelong love for public policy and an undergraduate in Marketing Management and Political Science, she is passionate about engaging and teaming with local women to solve the state’s biggest problems. She is a technical writer at my529, a Mom of two girls (11 & 9), and enjoys all the outdoor adventures this beautiful region offers. She serves as a co-lead for Civic Engagement and Political Representation at A Bolder Way Forward and was a founding leader of the Utah Governor's group. Her volunteer efforts include tutoring for Women of the World and the Salt Lake City School District, in addition to citizen lobbying with Grow the Flow and HEAL Utah. She also loves reading.

Shauna joined LWVSL in 2019 to help register, inform and inspire voters across the political spectrum. She currently chairs the LWVSL Nominating Committee and has previously served LWVSL as president and president-elect, as chair of the County and Local Government Committee (also known as the Observer Corps) and as leader of the Night Owls Unit. Her other past volunteer service includes the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area, the Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault, the Girl Scouts of Utah and Inspiration Hospice.