The GRIT Center at Snow College was funded by the Utah State Legislature and opened November of 2019. Here, through experiential learning, students develop leadership skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. Students have the opportunity to participate in diverse entrepreneurial programming and win funding to put their ideas into action through GRIT Center pitch competitions.
Seminar Series - Jill Dempsey, Executive Director of US Friends of AMAR
Wed, Oct 09
|RM 101A Huntsman Library Auditorium
Time & Location
Oct 09, 2024, 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
RM 101A Huntsman Library Auditorium, 141 E Center St, Ephraim, UT 84627, USA
About the Event
Jill Dempsey is a seasoned entrepreneur and executive with nearly 20 years of experience leading and supporting growth-stage companies. As the founder of Liberty Equity, she specializes in mergers, acquisitions, and operational restructuring for family offices and corporations. Previously, Jill served as a General Partner at Dolphin Capital, where she led over $100 million in investments and assumed executive roles in portfolio companies across various sectors.
Her career spans diverse industries, including transportation, finance, real estate, consumer products, and health & wellness. Jill’s leadership has guided companies through complex transactions and restructurings, managing assets exceeding $500 million.
Currently, Jill serves as the Executive Director of US Friends of AMAR, a nonprofit supporting displaced communities in the Middle East and beyond, through education, healthcare, and vocational training. Jill is also a General Partner of Cedar Equity, a social impact fund that invests in the wedding industry by offering wedding financing solutions…