Staff Type: Executive Team

TJ Bliss, Ph.D., is a passionate, trustworthy, and effective professional with a proven record of intuitive and insightful higher education and public leadership. He fosters… Continue Reading TJ Bliss

Nate Talley is the Deputy Commissioner and Chief Financial Officer for the Utah System of Higher Education. Prior to his tenure with USHE, Nate worked… Continue Reading Nate Talley

Hockett oversees Talent Ready Utah, a center legislatively created to represent the voice of industry in developing short-term and long-term workforce development strategies. Talent Ready… Continue Reading Vic Hockett

Melissa is the Assistant Chief of Staff for the Commissioner’s office. In this role, she supports the Commissioner and the Chief of Staff by managing administrative… Continue Reading Melissa Van Hien

Alison Adams is the Utah Board of Higher Education’s General Counsel. She has devoted her career to public service and has previously served as Executive… Continue Reading Alison A. Adams

Taylor K. Adams serves as Associate Commissioner of Presidential Leadership & Special Projects, where she provides strategic leadership for executive development, governance support, and system-wide… Continue Reading Taylor K. Adams

Jefferson Moss is The Point’s Innovation District Project Director. In this capacity, he leads USHE’s involvement in the major economic development efforts at The Point.… Continue Reading Jefferson Moss

Katie Mazzie is a graduate of the University of Utah (MPA, BA History and Political Science) and currently serves as Associate Commissioner of Government and… Continue Reading Katie Mazzie

Brynn is the Assistant Secretary to the Board of Higher Education, where she efficiently organizes Board meetings and provides crucial support to the Board, as… Continue Reading Brynn Fronk