Diversity & International Center Staff
Sara Demko, M.A.
Director, Student International Services
Shaw Center, L6A
E-mail: sdemko@westminstercollege.edu
Tel: (801) 832-2825
Fax: (801) 832-3123
Sara graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, International Studies, and Spanish. She earned her Master of Arts degree in Cultural Geography from Prescott College, where her thesis focused on best practices for refugees in higher education. As the Director of Student International Services, Sara advises students on study abroad opportunities and serves as the immigration advisor for incoming international students and scholars. She is also co-advisor of the International Student Association, a member of the Westminster College Diversity Council, and the Secretary for the Utah Board of International Educators. Sara’s past positions include Assistant Director for Study Abroad at the University of Utah, International Student Advisor at Salt Lake Community College, and Program Coordinator for SIT Study Abroad.
Sara enjoys skiing, knitting, reading, and traveling. She lives in Cottonwood Heights with her husband and young daughter.
Bridget M. Newell, PhD
Associate Provost for Diversity & Global Learning
Converse Hall, 201A
E-mail: bnewell@westminstercollege.edu
Tel: (801) 832-2822
Bridget M. Newell, Associate Provost for Diversity and Global Learning, earned her Master of Arts degree in Philosophy from Miami University in Ohio and her Ph.D. in Philosophy from Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she specialized in feminist theory and ethics. She has taught numerous courses in philosophy, diversity, and gender studies, and after working as a writing consultant and professional writer, also taught undergraduate and graduate courses in writing and professional communication. Bridget has played a significant role in developing Westminster's Diversity Lecture Series, Gender Studies program, and Diversity Council, and for many years has led the College in conversations about enhancing its focus on diversity-related issues. Her current role integrates her focus on diversity with internationalization of campus.
In her spare time Bridget needs to burn off energy working out or running. She is also a huge fan of escaping to the beach. When she finds time and is in the right fame of mind, she sews.
