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Agenda

• 11:00 AM — Check-In & Networking
• 11:25–11:45 AM — Welcome & Club Announcements
• 11:45–12:45 PM — Guest Speakers
• 12:45–1:00 PM — Q&A

Event Details

This is an indoor, in-person event.
Zoom instructions will be sent to registered virtual participants.

Lunch Menu

-Baked Ziti – a classic Italian comfort food made with tube shaped
pasta, tomato-based meat sauce and melted cheese baked
together until bubbly
-Vegetable Alfredo (veg)– traditional cheese-based Alfredo sauce
with vegetables like broccoli, peppers, and green beans
(a vegan and gf option available upon request)
-We serve this with a simple green salad with our house made honey, white balsamic dressing (gf, v), bread and butter and cookies.

Supplied by Comfort Catering

Special Diet Requests

CONTACT LISA YODER (Before 11/12)

(801) 209-8757

Executive Director, Utah Democratic Party

Jade Velazquez

Jade Velazquez is the Executive Director of the Utah Democratic Party and former Chair of the Salt Lake County Democrats. With a background in political organizing, nonprofit management, and corporate leadership, he brings experience in grassroots engagement, coalition building, fundraising, and digital strategy. Velazquez is passionate about empowering community leaders and building stronger, more effective political organizations.

Women in Trades, Program Instructor

Concetta Defa

Concetta Defa began her career as an apprentice electrician with IBEW Local 354 in 1996 and has since served in roles ranging from journey worker and project manager to assistant business manager. A former vice president and president of UWIT, she now teaches in the Karen Mayne Pre-Apprenticeship Program, mentoring the next generation of skilled tradespeople and leaders. Concetta is passionate about helping others build careers and opportunities in the trades.