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Lifting Women.

Elevating Organizations.

LIFT is a powerful 90-minute experience designed to help organizations close the gap in outcomes for women. By bringing together proven strategies, practical tools, and experienced facilitators, LIFT equips leaders and teams to create workplaces where women can thrive—and where everyone benefits.When we lift women, we elevate organizations, communities, and our future.

Why LIFT?

Women continue to face barriers to leadership, opportunity, and advancement. In Utah, these challenges are especially pronounced.Research from the Better Days 2024 Utah Women's Well-Being Report notes that Utah consistently ranks among the lowest-performing states for women's equality and leadership representation. Studies also continue to show that women and girls in Utah are not thriving across several critical measures.The report's message is clear:"When we lift Utah girls and women, we lift all Utahns."LIFT was created to help change that reality.

What is LIFT?

LIFT is a collaborative experience developed by experts who have combined their most effective tools for advancing women in organizations.In just 90 minutes, participants gain practical frameworks, actionable insights, and meaningful conversations that inspire lasting change—not just awareness.Whether you're an executive, manager, HR professional, community leader, or emerging leader, LIFT provides tools you can put into practice immediately.

Our Approach

LIFT focuses on practical action over theory.Participants experience:Evidence-based leadership toolsReal-world strategies that improve outcomesMeaningful dialogue and collaborationPractical next steps for immediate implementationA shared commitment to building stronger organizationsEvery LIFT experience is designed to create momentum that extends well beyond the session itself.

Join the Movement

Creating better outcomes for women requires leaders, organizations, and communities working together.Whether you're interested in bringing LIFT to your organization, learning more about our work, or exploring partnership opportunities, we'd love to connect.Let's lift women—and elevate everyone.

Who's LIFT?

LIFT is built by a collaborative team of professionals committed to advancing women in the workplace and strengthening organizations through inclusive leadership.Together, we bring expertise in leadership development, organizational strategy, facilitation, and culture change to create experiences that are engaging, practical, and impactful.Our shared mission is simple:Help organizations create environments where women can lead, grow, and succeed.

LINDA CALVIN

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindacalvin/

Impact is not just a metric. It’s my north star.

I’m a communications and technology leader who has spent more than 20 years shaping narratives, building platforms, and translating complex ideas into stories that move people—and systems. I’ve worked across the private IT sector, higher education, and public service, leading digital initiatives, developing policy, and helping organizations find their voice in moments that matter.

Equity doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built—through strategy, storytelling, and sustained action. Whether I’m advising leaders, mentoring emerging talent, or shaping conversations around AI, workforce, and access, I show up with intention.

I still ask the same question I’ve asked in every role: who’s missing—and what are we doing about it?

KRYS ARDAYFIO

Website:KrysArdayfio.com

LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/krys-ardayfio/

Krys Ardayfio survived what most do not, and from that experience uncovered a powerful skill – emotion regulation. Come to find out, emotion regulation is a powerful but overlooked human-centric leadership skill. And human-centric skills are responsible for about 85% of career success.

Now, Krys equips organizations and individuals with human-centric skills through unique, science-based, and totally interactive professional development experiences focused on emotion regulation, building strength-based teams, channeling purpose, and holistic career coaching and advising.

In addition to consulting, Krys is Chief of Staff at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and completing her PhD. Krys shows employers and employees how to invest in high quality professional growth and development opportunities by tapping into their existing budgets (e.g. learning & development, PD, training, ERGs, wellness, retreat, activity, and DEI budgets).

CARMELL CLARK

Website: carmell@carmellclark.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmellclark/

I am a professional instigator, inciting change, movement and growth in entrepreneurial and corporate leadership.

Perhaps most importantly, the leadership of my clients turns inevitably toward Legacy as a result of my model--a core measure of excellent leadership. I specialize in connecting leaders to their unique long-term purpose, while at the same time developing their 5, 10 and 20-year visions in alignment with their purpose.

I am a global traveler, oils artist, poet, occasional singer, trekker, and burgeoning French speaker. I am also a passionate consensus builder, activist for climate/water & human justice, activist for women's parity and leadership, activist for dismantling racism-xenophobia-bigotry-prejudice.

SALT STUDIO

SALT STUDIO is a commercial furniture dealership and strategic interiors partner serving architects, contractors, and organizations across Utah and nationwide. We believe the workplace is one of the most powerful tools an organization has to shape culture, improve performance, strengthen retention, and communicate its brand. That's why every project begins with strategy—not furniture.

It's also why we proudly support LIFT—to help organizations think differently about the workplace and make more intentional, informed decisions about the environments where their people and businesses thrive.

SALT bridges vision and execution, translating design intent into high-performing environments through expert specification, procurement, space planning, project management, and installation. The result is functional, flexible spaces that maximize ROI, support your people, and evolve alongside your organization.

visit us at salt.studio

Elevated Background Checks

Fast. Affordable. People-First Background Screening.

Elevated Background Checks helps employers hire with confidence through compliant,

reliable pre-employment screening solutions designed to create a better hiring experience

for both HR teams and candidates.

Why Employers Choose Elevated:

  • Transparent, Affordable Pricing – No contracts, setup fees, monthly fees, or hidden charges. You only pay for the background checks you run.

  • Fast Results – Direct integrations with digital reporting bureaus mean most background checks are completed the same day.

  • Simple, Secure Access – Manage screening anytime through our online platform, with results available via email or your secure portal.

  • Customized to Your Workflow – Integrates with leading HRIS, ATS, and recruiting platforms to streamline your hiring process.

  • Flexible Billing – Easy-to-read monthly invoices with itemized reporting, Net 30 payment terms, and flexible invoicing options.

At Elevated Background Checks, we believe great service matters just as much as great technology. Our team is committed to making the screening process faster, easier, and more personal—so you can focus on finding the right people for your organization.

visit us at https://elevatedcheck.com/

SOUTH SALT LAKE CHAMBER

The South Salt Lake Chamber is dedicated to strengthening the local business community and enhancing quality of life by fostering collaboration, growth, and opportunity. As a dynamic network of professionals and businesses, the Chamber supports continuous improvement through training programs focused on skill development, knowledge sharing, and meaningful engagement.

Through strong connections and active participation, the South Salt Lake Chamber provides leadership in business support, community building, and economic development. It creates opportunities for businesses to thrive while contributing to a vibrant and resilient local economy.

The Chamber is committed to the idea that business success and community well-being go hand in hand. By offering access to valuable resources, professional relationships, and development opportunities, it empowers businesses to grow, save, and succeed. Together, the South Salt Lake Chamber represents a unified effort to advance the interests of its members while strengthening the broader community.

visit us at sslchamber.com