Leadership Team
Ballard Center Leadership Team
“And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant” - Matthew 20:27
The following faculty, staff and administrators manage the Ballard Center's 120+ student employees each year, providing them with transformative mentored leadership opportunities. Read the bios below to learn more about their areas of expertise, as well as their specific stewardship within the Ballard Center.
The following faculty, staff and administrators manage the Ballard Center's 120+ student employees each year, providing them with transformative mentored leadership opportunities. Read the bios below to learn more about their areas of expertise, as well as their specific stewardship within the Ballard Center.
Eva Witesman
Director
Eva has hope for a better world and believes in our role as stewards to increase human flourishing and decrease human suffering. Known for her hands-on, community-engaged teaching style, Eva teaches classes in the Ballard Center and in the BYU MPA and MBA programs that focus on Read More
Jill Piacitelli
Associate Director
Jill is an advocate for social impact and community-driven change, bringing over two decades of leadership experience in nonprofit management, service-learning, and social responsibility. She holds a BA in sociology and an MBA from Read More
Steven Fox
Campus Relations
Steven has been a BYU faculty member since 2014, drawing on his extensive background in business to help students approach social impact through their careers, communities, and discipleship. After earning his business degree from BYU in 1983, he received an MBA from Read More
Rose Palmer
Events and Recruitment
Rose's passion lies in creating meaningful connections that strengthen individuals, communities, and organizations. As the event coordinator for the Ballard Center, she designs experiences that Read More
Jess Dansie Anderson
Marketing and Communications
Building brands that shine bright is Jess’ unique superpower. She leads the Marketing and Communications team in their efforts to elevate the caliber and relevance of the Ballard Center brand by Read More
Lisa Jones Christensen
Peery Business for Good
Lisa is passionate about helping entrepreneurs and leaders to become resilient in the face of challenges. She brings a deep understanding of resilience, leadership, and social impact to everything she does. She holds a Read More
Chris Silvia
Curriculum
Chris Silvia is passionate about helping students become thoughtful, data-informed leaders in public and nonprofit service. He is an Associate Professor in the Romney Institute of Public Management at BYU, where he Read More
Aaron Miller
Innovation
With a BA in anthropology from BYU, a JD from BYU Law School, and an MPA from BYU, Aaron brings a diverse approach to teaching and leadership. As a professor at BYU since 2018, Aaron has led courses in nonprofit management, social innovation, negotiations, and business ethics. He specializes in Read More
Heather Fothergill
Finance
Heather Fothergill is a dedicated operations and finance professional with a passion for supporting mission-driven work. With a background in human resources, business ownership, and financial management, Heather brings a wealth of real-world experience to her role as Read More