Nate Friedman
Associate Dean | Programs
From Camp Counselor to Director of Youth Protection to Senior Director of University Pathways, Nate has done it all in Continuing Education. He has devoted his entire professional career to inspiring others to pursue education. With a BS and MPA from the University of Utah, he understands the educational value of this institution. His vision is that everyone, regardless of background or place in life, sees the U as accessible and knows that a degree is achievable.
Christine Baczek
Senior Director of Personal Enrichment Programs
Relationships, storytelling, and impact with longevity have been the central focus
of Chris’s career. Her vision is to elevate the
Personal Enrichment Programs so they are widely known in the community as the most enjoyable, high-value, and rich learning experience the university has to offer. Her tenure at the U began with creating access to and telling the stories behind the Utah Museum of Fine Arts’ collections, and it continues today through community education and engagement programs that reach
families and individuals throughout the lifespan. With both a BFA and MBA from the
U, she has experienced and understands the impact we can have on the community, and she wants to ensure the longevity of
the Us mission by removing barriers to program access and supporting the incredible staff that serves our community. Also a practicing artist, Chris has lived around the world but chooses to be in Utah because of the supportive arts community and incredible
access to wilderness areas.