Dr. Shalini Kesar Among Utah's 30 Women to Watch by Utah Business

Southern Utah University’s Dr. Shalini Kesar has been named one of the 30 Women to Watch by Utah Business for 2021. Recipients of the award include women who are passionate and dedicated to bringing diversity and inclusion to the business and technology world. Celebrating women who are on their way to amazing things, the list includes presidents, CEOs, CFOs, entrepreneurs, authors, and educators in Utah.

“It is humbling and an honor to be included with a pool of such talented and empowering women within Utah,” said Dr. Kesar.

“Dr. Kesar’s work and passion for elevating women both in higher education and the field of technology is endless,” said a nominator. “She sits on many boards to promote leadership and advancement for women. She is a mentor for women and is fearless in the face of gender equality.”

Having spent more than 27 years in front of the classroom, Dr. Kesar currently serves as a professor and director of the Master of Science Cyber Security & Information Assurance program at Southern Utah University.