USOPHE MEMBERSHIP
USOPHE, formerly the Health Education Association of Utah, is an organization dedicated to serving health educators and the general public. To become a member or to renew your membership, please click the “JOIN NOW” button above. Using our secure link, you can join the organization and pay the annual membership fee ($35 for professionals and $20 for students) online. Membership is good for 12months from the day you join. Benefits include:



Certified Health Education Specialists can earn credits at several local conferences that offer opportunities for educational and professional growth.
Resource links are available for you to search for job postings
Through different community outreach strategies, we promote the health education profession and the importance of CHES to the public and potential employers.
We keep you updated on job opportunities, new research, legislative actions, conference announcements, and much more. Association members also receive newsletters.
Be informed of upcoming advocacy events and bills that impact public health in Utah.
About us
Our Mission, Goals, and Bylaws
The Mission of USOPHE
is to improve the health of Utahns by promoting the advancement of the health education profession and the employment of health educators in the public and private sector.
Current USOPHE Board Members
2022

Brittany Guerra
President

Jordan Merrill
President-Elect

Alysia Ducuara
Past President

Maggie Plessinger
Secretary

Wendy Wright
Treasurer

Hillary Bryan
Conference Planning Chair

Kari Norton
SOPHE Delegate

Josh Pittman
Advocacy Chair

Gabriela Murza
Professional Development Chair

Taryn Jones
Membership Chair

Kristy Russell
Public Relations Chair

Marian Paller
Credentialing Chair

Gabriel Glissmeyer
Student Board Member

Jeni Eyre
Special Projects Chair
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