Rising Stars

About the Award:

The Talent Development Rising Star Award honors emerging professionals in Utah who are making a meaningful impact in the field of Talent Development. This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate exceptional promise through their engagement, contributions, and leadership within the local TD community.

Whether they are designing innovative learning experiences, leading initiatives that build capability, or actively networking to grow themselves and others—our Rising Stars are helping shape the future of Talent Development right here in Utah.

Nominees for this award:
 • Show a strong commitment to professional growth
 • Actively contribute to the talent development field through work, volunteering, or thought leadership
 • Participate in local learning networks or communities
 • Demonstrate passion, innovation, and potential to lead in the TD space"

Know someone who's making waves in L&D? Nominations are open for future quarters!

Please reach out to President@utahatd.org



October

Jen Crabb, CPTD, is a leadership development professional with more than 20 years of experience helping individuals, leaders and teams achieve meaningful results. In her role at FranklinCovey, she focuses on communication, coaching, and leadership development. She has a strong background in facilitation, talent development, and program coordination. Jen volunteers with People Helping People, an organization that helps participants gain/improve employment opportunities. She is passionate about helping people lead with clarity, build trust, and work more effectively together.


November

Alison Turner, SHRM-CP, APTD as a Talent Development Manager, is most energized by seeing people have “ah-ha” moments. She loves helping them connect what they learn to the bigger picture of their work and lives. Alison originally stumbled into the world of learning and development. That unexpected start sparked a passion for helping others find their own paths. This passion led Alison to champion programs that make learning engaging and meaningful.

One standout initiative was an innovative gamification program at Bridge Investment Group. This program transformed the development experience and made growth opportunities more accessible to everyone.

Outside the office, Alison is a proud bonus mom and wife who loves adventure. Whether hiking in the mountains or traveling to explore new cultures and histories, family time and curiosity are at the heart of everything Alison does.


December

Mackenzie Bloomfield is a Training & Development Specialist at Sterling Infrastructure, where she designs engaging online learning experiences that help employees develop skills and grow professionally. With a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and over a year of experience in L&D, Kenzie is passionate about creating innovative trainings and contributing to the future of talent development. She is committed to continuous learning, professional growth, and fostering impactful learning experiences for others.


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