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Claire Turner, Director

Claire oversees the Youth Academy of Excellence, High School Credit Program, and Computer & Technology program, among others. She received an M.S. in Human Resource Management in Economics from the University of Utah and a B.A. in English with a secondary teaching certificate from Brigham Young University. Claire is on the outreach committee for the Salt Lake Arts Academy, a charter school, and is the campus representative for the American Association for University Women. Away from the office Claire enjoys spending time with her active grandchildren and in outdoor activities.

Nate Friedman, Program Coordinator

Nate earned his bachelors degree in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism with an emphasis in Experiential Education at the University of Utah. He has an extensive background and deep understanding of Experiential Education and Youth Development and uses progressive educational techniques in his teaching. Nate has worked with Club U since 2002. In 2006 he became the Director of the Club U program and is the Coordinator of the Sports and Recreation, and Art Youth Education Programs. In his free time Nate enjoys playing outdoors.

Jessica Taylor, Financial Office Assistant and Grade Coordinator

Jessica is a sophomore at the University of Utah. Jessica graduated from Highland High school with an Honors Diploma where she ran cross country, sang in Madrigals and Concert Choir and was a member of many clubs including Highland Associated Women Committee and The National Honor Society. At the University she is a full time student and enjoys participating in many activities including the MUSS and an LDS Sorority where she holds the office of Historian. She has worked in Youth Education since March 2003.

Nicole Polson, Instructor Assistant

If she is not enjoying the great outdoors on the swings or flying a kite, you can find Nicole in a plump chair cradling oversized books on her lap. Or perhaps you can find her behind a camera taking photographs of the not-so-common people and life around us. She is fascinated with languages, captivated by nature's secret treasures, and is continually creating things with her hands. Nicole is currently studying bioengineering at the U and is looking forward to pursuing a career in the medical field. She believes that the most important people of our society are our youth and so we must give them the greatest amount of opportunities as possible so that they may also later enjoy this beautiful blue planet!