Women in Business Luncheon

We are excited to announce our October WIB luncheon speaker, Heather (Hagg) West, PhD!

Heather West was named one of Utah Business Magazine’s CEO of the year, and we have the privilege of hearing her expertise on women’s wellness!

Heather, who has earned dual bachelor’s degrees in engineering, a master’s in materials science, and a PhD in manufacturing systems engineering, is the founding CEO and advisor to Wellnest Fertility in South Ogden, which offers comprehensive services beyond affordable IVF, including mental health support, acupuncture, meditation, and nutritional counseling.  Wellnest Fertility was founded to improve geographic and financial access to fertility care by establishing clinics in markets not currently served by other IVF providers and providing fertility services at a significantly reduced cost to aspiring parents, including the LGBTQ+ population.

Heather is an executive leader and university professor at NYU and Purdue with experience spanning the private sector, federal government, and venture-backed healthcare startups across the nation, improving healthcare for thousands. She has authored 30+ publications on healthcare innovation and system improvement.

Heather lives in Holladay with her husband and their blended family of eight kids. She also volunteers at Encircle, a community center for LGBTQ+ youth.

Join us for networking and an information-filled luncheon on the importance of women’s health, including the struggles and advancements of the often overlooked topic of menopause.