
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.
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
2025

Carrie Bennett
President

Mercedes Maestas
President-Elect

John Stuligross
Past President

Kate Jenkins
Secretary

Kristi Sharp
Treasurer

Kari Norton
Conference Planning Chair

Raven Albertson
SOPHE Delegate

Morgan Hadden
Advocacy Chair

Sarah Callaway
Professional Development Chair

Danielle Forbes
Membership Chair

Ruth Hurford-Reynolds
Public Relations Chair

Jori Kloosterman
Credentialing Chair

Currently Recruiting
Student Board Member

Kathryn Moster
Treasurer Co-Chair
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