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MEET THE TEAM


Click on the photos to learn more about each staff member!

Matthew Phister

Director
 mphister@sa.utah.edu

Matthew Phister

Director
Pronouns: He, Him, His
Education: M.A. Michigan State University, Student Affairs Administration; B.A. University of Akron, Political Science focusing in Laws, Courts & Politics
Where are you from? Akron, OH
What part of your position/job do you value most? Advising & Supervising. I really enjoy the opportunity to work directly with IFC & Panhellenic Council's to support their efforts in growing as leaders and moving our community in a positive direction. Additionally, I enjoy working directly with the graduate assistants and professional staff in our office in supporting their learning and growth as they advise and support our community, while also continuing to learn from them.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Lucifer, West Wing, Grey's Anatomy, Stranger Things
What is your dream vacation destination? Anywhere with mountains (to look at, not climb!) and would love to go to Ireland someday.
Favorite Greek Life Activity? My favorite experiences tend to revolve around philanthropy and recruitment events, which highlight the best of our membership, and large-scale events like Songfest and Greek Week, because these are the events that really make our communities feel like home.
Enneagram Personality Type 1
 mphister@sa.utah.edu
  • Staff Supervision
  • Fraternity & Sorority Life Programming (Education, Leadership, Risk Management)
  • Community Growth (Expansion & Extension)
  • Academic Support
  • Alumni & Parents/Families
  • FSL Budget & Fundraising
  • Neighborhood Relations/Issues involving the Police
  • Organizational Conduct & Accountability

Jenna Pagoaga

Program Manager
 jpagoaga@sa.utah.edu

Jenna Pagoaga

Program Manager
Pronouns: She, her, hers
Education: B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies from The University of Utah
Where are you from? Salt Lake City, UT
What part of your position/job do you value most? love connecting with students on our shared Greek experience. Our community is full of incredible leaders. They have great pride in the Greek Community and it’s a joy to watch them share that passion with others. Watching our students embody and convey the value of the Greek Experience to others is inspiring.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Schitt's Creek
What is your dream vacation destination? Anywhere with a beach!
Favorite Greek Life Activity? My favorite memories all revolve around Panhellenic Recruitment. It's by far the best time of the year and a time to take pride in our incredible community. I've had the honor of being a part of the Panhellenic Recruitment team for the past 20 years and every year it gets better and better.
Enneagram Personality Type 2
 jpagoaga@sa.utah.edu
  • FSL Awards Program
  • Rosters & Invoices
  • FSL Newsletter
  • Office Management

Brittany Welter

Coordinator
 brittany.welter@utah.edu

Brittany Welter

Coordinator
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers
Education: B.S. Montana State University, Human Development & Family Science Education
Where are you from? Champlin, MN
What part of your position/job do you value most? My favorite part about working in Fraternity & Sorority Life is the constant connections that are being made. Whether that be with students, alumnae, campus partners or volunteers
What is your favorite thing on Netflix to binge? Gilmore Girls, Stranger Things
What is your dream vacation destination? Bali, Indonesia
Favorite Greek Life Activity? My favorite Greek Life activity is Recruitment. It is such an exciting time of year for both New members and active members to make friends and build connections. Bid Day is the best day of the year!
Enneagram Personality Type 4
 brittany.welter@utah.edu
  • College Panhellenic Council
  • Fraternity & Sorority Life Programming (Education, Leadership, Risk Management)
  • FSL Assessment & Evaluation
  • Social Media & Marketing

Caitlin Gurgone

Coordinator
 caitlin.gurgone@utah.edu

Caitlin Gurgone

Coordinator
Pronouns: She, Her, Hers or They, Them, Theirs
Education: M.A. New York University, Higher Education Student Affairs; B.A. Susquehanna University, History
Where are you from? Crystal Lake, IL
What part of your position/job do you value most? Making connections with students and watching them succeed on their chosen paths. A huge part of the reason I got into working in Higher Education was the joy of celebrating the many accomplishments and opportunities that pursuing this path brought me, my friends, my sorority sisters and others close to me. Being able to be a part of the journey of students through Higher Education is an honor and witnessing students find themselves is so special.
What is your favorite thing on Netflix or Hulu to binge? The Zoo, Law & Order SVU, Pitbulls and Parolees
What is your dream vacation destination? Tokyo, Japan
Favorite Greek Life Activity? I love community wide events like SongFest or Greek Week that showcase the relationships of the community as a whole. It is truly where everyone comes together, and the larger community aspect and network of Fraternity & Sorority Life gets to shine!
Enneagram Personality Type 6
 caitlin.gurgone@utah.edu
  • Infraternity Council (IFC)
  • Fraternity & Sorority Life Programming (Education, Leadership, Risk Management)
  • FSL Assessment & Evaluation
  • Chapter Accreditation Program

We are located on the Second Floor of the A. Ray Olpin University Union in the Student Involvement Wing. Feel free to stop by or call us if you have any questions! You can also contact us by email. If you need to contact out staff quickly, please call us at 801-581-8061.

Office Hours (MST):

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8am – 5pm

Tuesday: 8am – 7pm

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Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life

A. Ray Olpin University Union
Suite 228
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

801-581-8061
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