Dave Jones is a co-founder of Pathway Associates and a veteran fund raising consultant. With over 15 years of fund raising experience, and over 30 capital and major gift campaigns to his credit, Dave brings a wealth of experience to his clients and a sincere passion for their causes.

“I’m in the business of helping people realize their dreams for their community,” he explains. “Whether I’m working to expand a nature center, build a school for disadvantaged children, or restore a historic cathedral, there is nothing more rewarding than helping worthy organizations tap into the resources they need to fulfill their missions.”

In addition to his development work, Dave served for 12 years as a member of the Utah House of Representatives. He holds a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Utah and is active with numerous boards and commissions in Utah, including the Utah Nonprofits Association and the Utah Society of Fundraisers.

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Phyllis Hockett
Principal

Phyllis Hockett, CFRE, is a co-founder of Pathway Associates. She is a highly experienced fund raising consultant focusing on strategic planning, fundraising infrastructure, and capital campaign planning and implementation. Hockett has over 30 years experience: 20 years of local and national fund raising experience with museum, social service, education, and arts nonprofits; and 10 years of public relations experience including national campaigns for Kenya and India.

Hockett views her work with nonprofits as a way to implement positive change in communities by guiding organizations to secure capital resources. Hockett is an active volunteer in the Salt Lake City community: she is Chair of One HEART Tibet and is on the Executive Committee of the Utah Nonprofits Association, the Programs Committee of Utah Society of Fund Raisers, and is a member of the Governor’s Commission on Volunteers and University of Utah Continuing Education Commission.

Hockett holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Economics and French from Florida State University. Following her undergraduate work, Hockett was a White House Fellow and led a 1974 study on the feasibility of personal computer use in the federal government. She has since pursued extensive postgraduate training in fund raising and earned a Master of Major Gifts Fund Raising through the Institute of Charitable Giving. Most recently, Hockett received a fellowship to attend the 2004 and 2005 Stanford Graduate School of Business’ Nonprofit Leadership Program. She is a graduate of Utah community advocacy and leadership programs Leadership Utah and Kids Count. She is an instructor in the University of Utah’s Professional Education program on fund raising topics and has developed a fund raising certificate program, part of the Academy for Nonprofit Excellence. She is the Utah facilitator for the nationally acclaimed Fieldstone Homes Executive Director coaching program.

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Jayceen Craven Walker
Associate, Government Relations

“I really enjoy working with city, county, state, and federal leaders and helping educate them on programs and needs in our area. I feel it is important for them to understand what vital projects are happening in their districts and how they impact the citizenry of the state.”

Jayceen Walker has been working with Utah nonprofit groups and government organizations for over 15 years. She grew up in Price, Utah, and received an associate’s degree from the College of Eastern Utah, and a bachelor’s degree from Southern Utah University.

Jayceen has worked with the Hansen Planetarium and the Living Planet Aquarium, and currently serves as a consultant to The Leonardo, an art, culture, and science center being developed in Salt Lake City. She has extensive experience bringing educational programs to students in both urban and rural areas. In her positions at the planetarium and aquarium, she planned and executed educational program development and outreach. Her duties also included working with government and community leaders to ensure ongoing support for these programs.

Jayceen is a committed advocate who knows how to work with decision-makers to achieve positive results. She understands the complexities of Utah government, from rural town government and regulatory agencies to county councils and the state legislature. At Pathway Associates, Jayceen helps clients create and implement government relations strategies that address both long-term goals and immediate needs.

Jayceen is also an accomplished actress. She has worked with the Utah Shakespeare Festival and the Great American Melodrama in California. She regularly performs with the Salt Lake Acting Company, The Grand Theatre, Park City Performance, and Plan B Theatre, as well as in commercials, on television, and in films. Jayceen currently serves on the Utah Museums Board and is on the board of directors of the Utah Cultural Alliance. She was recently named Distinguished Alumni by the College of Eastern Utah.

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