Aimee Winder Newton serves as a senior advisor to Governor Cox and director of the Utah Office of Families. She has championed social media legislation and education, home visiting programs for vulnerable families, and many other upstream policies to strengthen families in Utah so children have better outcomes.
Her previous roles include planning commissioner, city communications director, executive for a biotech company, small business owner, and board member for several organizations, including Prevent Child Abuse Utah. She was a 2020 candidate for Utah governor. In 2024 she was recognized by Utah Business Magazine as one of Utah's Most Influential Women.
Aimee also serves on the Salt Lake County Council and chairs the Salt Lake County Intergenerational Poverty Task Force.
Aimee is a graduate of the University of Utah. She and her husband, Matt, have been married for 32 years and have raised four children. They are new grandparents and love to travel with their growing family.

Tony is a devoted father of four boys who recently relocated from San Jose to Utah less than a year ago. His journey has been marked by significant challenges, including experiencing homelessness and personal struggles with substance use. After living with substance use disorder for 25 years, Tony is now in long-term recovery and uses his story as a source of strength and purpose.
Today, Tony works at the Utah County Warming Center, where he supports individuals who are facing some of the same hardships he once endured. His lived experience allows him to connect with others in a meaningful and compassionate way. He is deeply committed to being a positive example for his sons—showing them resilience, accountability, and the power of change.
Tony believes strongly in giving back and serving those who are less fortunate. Recently certified with Circles Utah Valley, he continues to build stability for his family while also lifting others along the way. His hopes and dreams center on continued personal growth, strengthening his community impact, and creating a lasting legacy of perseverance and service for his children.

Marsha Judkins has lived in Provo for nearly 40 years. She and her husband, Randy, raised their seven children in West Provo and are deeply rooted in the community they love.
Mayor Judkins brings decades of experience in public service, education, and civic leadership. Her work in local schools, community organizations, and elected office has shaped a collaborative, practical approach to leadership grounded in listening, problem-solving, and accountability.
Mayor Judkins holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. She has worked as a children’s librarian at the Provo City Library, taught math as an adjunct professor at Utah Valley University, served on the Provo School Board, and represented west Provo for six years as Utah state legislator. Her service reflects her core belief in collaborative local and regional partnerships and improving civic engagement.
As Mayor, Marsha Judkins is focused on transparent governance, fiscal responsibility, and effective and accessible city services. Her priorities include strengthening neighborhoods, supporting families and local businesses, and ensuring city government is responsive to the people it serves.
Marsha’s favorite thing is to spend time with her 7 kids, her wonderful kids-in-law, and her 13 incredible grandchildren, who light up her life.