Foundations of Leadership: Cultivating Excellence for Any Industry

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Join us for an inspiring fireside chat with Amanda Covington\, a dynamic leader whose remarkable career spans multiple industries.
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\nAmanda will share powerful insights on the core principles of effective leadership\, the importance of adaptability\, and how to cultivate excellence in any field. This conversation is designed to help you push boundaries\, embrace new challenges\, and boost your confidence &ndash\; both personally and professionally.
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\nDon&rsquo\;t miss this opportunity to gain practical wisdom and inspiration from one of today&rsquo\;s most versatile and accomplished professionals.
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\nAbout Our Speaker:
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Amanda Covington
\nChief Corporate Affairs Officer\, The Larry H. Miller Company

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Amanda Covington is Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for the Larry H. Miller Company. She recently served as senior vice president of communications and government relations for Vista Outdoor Inc. Amanda has more than 20 years of experience leading corporate communications and government relations strategies impacting financial communications\, crisis communications\, domestic and international media/public relations\, corporate branding and advertising\, digital media\, employee relations\, public policy and legislation\, industry associations\, and community relations.
\nPrior to Vista Outdoor\, Amanda served as vice president of corporate communications for ATK\, an aerospace\, defense and commercial products company. Before joining ATK\, she was the assistant commissioner for public affairs at the Utah System of Higher Education. While there\, she led communications and legislative relations strategies for the State Board of Regents. She also served as the deputy for communications and spokesperson for Utah Governor Olene S. Walker and the director of communications for the Utah Department of Transportation. She has a background in broadcast journalism\, working for Utah&rsquo\;s NBC and ABC affiliates.
\nAmanda serves as chair of the Utah Board of Higher Education\, is on the advisory board for First Lady Abby Cox&rsquo\;s Show Up Utah Initiative and serves on the board of directors for the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce and 47G Utah Aerospace &\; Defense.
\nIn 2023\, the Salt Lake Chamber honored her as an Athena\, and she was named as one of Utah Business Magazine&rsquo\;s &ldquo\;30 Women to Watch.&rdquo\;
\nShe is a graduate of the University of Utah with a bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in mass communication from the Honors College and a Master of Public Administration. Amanda enjoys spending time with her husband\, grown children\, and dogs.