As Special Assistant to the Commissioner for the Utah System of Higher Education, Melissa Van Hien helps connect people, priorities, and projects that support Utah’s higher education community. She coordinates initiatives, communications, and partnerships that advance opportunities for students and institutions across the state.
Melissa is passionate about building strong relationships, solving complex challenges, and creating systems that help organizations work more effectively. She takes pride in supporting collaborative efforts that strengthen higher education and contribute to Utah’s continued growth and success.