Mindy Bateman

Director

Mindy Bateman has worked with Utah AHEC Program for nearly 25 years and has served as the Crossroads Utah AHEC (CRAHEC) Center Director since 2009. In this role, Ms. Bateman has come to develop a unique skillset to help students with much to gain enter a health professions training program. Under her leadership, the CRAHEC works directly with individuals spanning the health professions pipeline – from future professionals to current professionals. Ms. Bateman recognizes that the field of health care is filled with career pathways that offer both financial stability and rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Ms. Bateman also works with the National AHEC Organization (NAO) where she has served on many committees including Finance, Conference Planning, Public Policy, and Development. In May of 2015 she was nominated to serve as member of the NAO board where she has served as Treasurer and NAO President. Currently she is serving as co-chair of NAO’s Conference Planning Committee.

Crossroads AHEC
SLCC Jordan Campus
3491 Wights Fort Road, JHS 120 A
West Jordan, UT 84088
Cell: 801-673-9981

Campus:

Jordan

Building:

Jordan Health Sciences (JHS)

Room:

120 A

Phone:

801-957-6291

Email:

mindy.bateman@slcc.edu

Lisa Petersen

Secretary

Lisa comes with a long history of helping high school students as they prepare for college and careers. Her desire to help students on their educational journey made joining the Crossroads AHEC program a good fit. Lisa has a B.A. and an M.P.A. and enjoys working in the public education arena.

Rachel Conrad

AHEC Program Coordinator

Rachel Conrad is our new AHEC Program Coordinator. She has a strong personal and professional background in the medical field. She graduated with high honors from Salt Lake Community College with her Associates Degree in medical assisting. She is excited to share her knowledge, experiences, and adaptability with our students.

Lexi Zucker

Program Associate

Lexi graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 2017. She then taught high school Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Environmental Science, and Anatomy and Physiology for six years. Lexi also has experience in healthcare and did pre-medical college coursework for two years. She has worked as a CNA in a memory care center, an anatomy and physiology tutor, and a cadaver lab assistant in college. Lexi enjoys working with teenagers and teaching about human anatomy and health careers.

Lexi lives in Herriman with her husband and two kids, who keep her very busy. She is working on creating a new charter school for grades 7-12 in Herriman and hopes to open the school in 2026. She also enjoys reading, philosophy, architecture, and writing short stories.