"Informed Decision Maker of the Year Award" Honoree: Heidi Walker

Each year, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute recognizes individuals and entities that work, often behind the scenes and with little fanfare, to help our community prosper. We call them “Informed Decision Makers” and select them based on criteria consistent with the Institute’s committable core values.

On today's episode, we honor our first recipient: Heidi Walker. Heidi serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s largest and statewide business association. She began working with the Chamber in 1998 as the director of business development and now has operational responsibility for finances, strategic planning, public policy, communications, and events and programs. Known for her strong work ethic and collaborative skills, Heidi helps to guide other local organizations through service on the boards of the Women’s Leadership Institute, Utah State Chamber, Utah Foundation, Women’s Business Center, Dominion Foundation Board, and the American Chamber of Commerce CCE Commission.

Heidi recently sat down with Chris Redgrave, Chair of the Informed Decision Maker Awards Committee, to discuss her career and what this award means to her.