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Staff Directory
The Utah Foundation is fortunate to have a highly qualified, excellent research team. Each of the staff members below may be reached at the phone numbers and email addresses shown.
Shawn Teigen, President
Shawn has worked for the Utah Foundation for well over a decade – researching a broad swath of public policy issues. He also taught many of those issues to master’s students at the University of Utah. Shawn has worked as a housing policy analyst, a consultant to early-stage businesses, and a founder of an organization focused on foreign investment-related economic development. He serves as a board member for numerous public-sector, private-sector, and nonprofit organizations. Shawn has always been active in volunteering, including a two-year stint in Kazakhstan with the U.S. Peace Corps.
Phone: (801) 355-1400, ext. 1
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Christopher Collard, Research Director
Christopher’s research and infographics have been recognized with national awards. That work is driven by two aspirations: to compose nuanced research that captures multiple points of view and deconstruct large datasets into understandable details in order to inform decisions. Christopher’s concentrations at BYU in international relations, Portuguese, Arabic and math culminated in a Master of Public Policy degree at the University of Utah. His curiosity tends to make him something of a serial hobbyist with current interests in bird watching and puzzles.
Phone: (801) 355-1400, ext. 2
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Ashley Marshall-Cantor, Research Analyst/ Creative Director
Ashley earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Utah and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Columbia University. The combination of her critical thinking skills, writing skills, and character ensures that our research remains focused upon the individuals and communities that our work is designed to help while also providing a fantastic unifying force for the Utah Foundation team. Ashley also has ample experience working in the child welfare sphere and as an AmeriCorps volunteer. Through that work she became exceptionally passionate about policy and creating dialogue among communities to create lasting and meaningful societal change.
Jazlynn Landeros, Research Assistant
Jazlynn is a third year student at the University of Utah, where she is studying economics and statistical analysis. She previously worked as a research assistant at the Matheson Center for Healthcare Studies, assisting on projects related to public health and social media. Jazlynn plans to pursue a graduate degree in economics or political science, furthering her career in data analytics and policy research. Outside of school, she can be found crafting at the pottery studio or snowboarding with friends
Lauren Johnson, Research Intern
Lauren is pursuing a degree in Political Science with an emphasis in Political Strategy and a minor in Business at BYU. Her academic and professional experiences have centered on politics, public policy, and communications, giving her a broad perspective on how policy decisions intersect with business and government. She is particularly interested in how these relationships shape decision-making and influence communities and organizations. After completing her undergraduate degree, Lauren plans to pursue a Master of Public Administration and continue working in public policy. Outside of work and school, she enjoys skiing, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Owen Nebeker, Research Intern
Owen Nebeker is from Provo, Utah, and studies finance and music at Brigham Young University, where he will begin his sophomore year this fall. He loves learning, thinking deeply, and having meaningful conversations about real-world issues. He is also an avid reader and writer. Owen has a deep appreciation for the arts, especially classical music, art museums and galleries, and playing musical instruments. He is also a self-described movie nerd who is always up for discussing films or heading to the theater. An adventurous eater, Owen loves trying new and unusual foods and drinks. His mini fridge is rarely without a healthy supply of energy drinks and Diet Coke. Owen also speaks fluent Finnish.
Christina Pak, Research Intern
Christina Pak is an undergraduate student at the University of Utah studying Health, Society & Policy (HSP) and Sociology. She hopes to pursue graduate studies in public health and/or sociology. Her current research interests include health outcomes among marginalized and multiracial communities, as well as infectious disease and cancer epidemiology.
Garrett Lamoreaux, Research Intern
Garrett is a junior at the University of Utah, where he studies economics and philosophy. He previously worked as a program analyst at the DOJ’s U.S. Trustee Program, assisting the Executive Office and the Office of Management on projects across various field offices, with a focus on Subchapter V bankruptcies. He is interested in restructuring, economic policy, and law. Outside of work and school, he enjoys reading, football, and gaming — he can usually be found nose deep in a book at the library.
Jet Nagy, Research Intern
Jet Nagy is a current student at the University of Utah, where he is double majoring in economics and physics. As a Utah native, Jet is excited to be part of the Utah Foundation and to deepen his understanding of the issues, contributions, and forces shaping the state and the communities around him.
Kristen Reber, Research Intern
Kristen Reber is a non-traditional student at the University of Utah currently completing her second bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She is deeply interested in research and social dynamics. Her first degree is in English with an emphasis in Editing from Brigham Young University in 2014. Kristen worked in publishing following her graduation, publishing her first book, hosting a successful podcast, doing freelance editing, and running operations for a publishing association, which included organizing their annual conference. Kristen hopes to continue to utilize the many skills she obtained from publishing in her new degree and eventually in graduate school.
Savanh Silimon, Research Intern
Savanh is a senior at the University of Utah studying sociology, political science, and Asian studies. He currently works in social services with Utah’s unhoused population. Savanh is particularly interested in political sociology and political ecology, and plans to pursue a graduate degree in Social Statistics. In his free time, Savanh enjoys reading, cooking, playing video games, hanging out with friends, and learning something new.
Tate Rawlings, Research Intern
Tate Rawlings is an undergraduate student at the University of Utah studying Health, Society & Policy (HSP) and Sociology.
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