This story appears in the August 2025 issue of Utah Business. Subscribe.
This year’s Most Influential Women are transcending expectations across diverse fields to sculpt the future of our state. Whether through streamlining healthcare access, shaping housing policy or advancing startup ecosystems, this year’s cohort sets a new standard for what it means to lead — integrating purpose and passion to enrich Utah’s cultural and economic landscape.
Photos by Beka Price Photography
Selection Committee:
Holly Waddington | Executive VP | Carpet Diem
Gloria Cardenas | Owner | Familia Americana Immigration Law Group
Shauna Graves-Robertson | Justice Court Judge | Salt Lake County Justice Court
Stephanie Benally | Native American Specialist | Utah Foster Care
Honorees
Nicole Toomey Davis
Co-Founder, CEO & President | Enclavix LLC - VentureWrench Startup Tools
Lynsey Drew
Dean & Chief Academic Officer | Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lorena Riffo Jenson
Director, Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development | Salt Lake City Corporation
Amanda Millerberg
Community Volunteer & Director, Philanthropy | Millerberg Family Giving Fund
Ruchi Watson
Managing Director & CEO | Goff Strategic Leadership Institute, University of Utah
