Amelia Powers Gardner
County Commissioner @Utah County Government
Signup · Get unlimited contacts
WORK HISTORY
County Commissioner @Utah County Government
Provo, UT, US
Elected as one of three County Commissioners serving as both the legislative and executive branches of Utah County—the second-largest and fastest-growing county in Utah, with an estimated population of 752,138. Utah County is home to Silicon Slopes, two major research universities, and a thriving agricultural and technology economy.In this high-impact leadership role, I help set strategic policy, guide operational performance across more than 30 departments, and oversee a county budget exceeding $1.3 billion. I am deeply committed to innovation in government, leading efforts to implement disruptive technologies such as AI governance, remote identity verification, verifiable digital credentials, and GovTech modernization that enhance public trust and service delivery.Key accomplishments include:Secured $1.4 billion in transportation funding for critical infrastructure projects to support regional growth and economic development.Spearheaded cross-sector collaborations to integrate practical tech solutions into government systems.Nationally recognized as a transformational leader and frequent keynote speaker on government innovation, leadership, and policy reform.Key Skills & Endorsements:Transformational Leadership · Strategic Thinking · Government Innovation · Disruptive Technology Integration · AI & Digital Credential Policy · Smart Infrastructure · Budget Oversight · Leadership Development · Policy Analysis · Digital Government · Team Optimization · Executive Coaching · Stakeholder Engagement · Business Strategy · Financial Analysis · Contract Negotiation · Communication · Public Speaking · Retention Strategy · Coaching High-Performance Teams · Blockchain Literacy · Ethereum Awareness
EDUCATION
Weber State University
BS, Automotive Technology, Technical Sales
ABOUT AMELIA POWERS GARDNER
Transformational Government & Tech Leader | Disruptive Technology Advocate | Dynamic Keynote SpeakerI am a results-driven leader known for transforming teams and organizations through bold vision, cross-sector collaboration, and a relentless focus on measurable outcomes. With a strong background in public service and emerging technologies, I champion practical innovation, bringing real-world solutions in disruptive technology to government and civic systems.As a passionate advocate for technology and efficiency, I specialize in identifying complex challenges and implementing actionable solutions that drive operational excellence. Whether I’m leading legislative change, building high-performance teams, or speaking on national stages, my goal is to create lasting, systemic impact. Expertise includes:Visionary leadership & cultural transformationDisruptive tech integration & GovTech innovationProcess optimization & performance strategyPublic speaking, policy advocacy & stakeholder engagementLet’s connect if you’re passionate about the intersection of technology, policy, and impact.
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.