Janie Belliston

Janie Belliston, MPA, currently serves as Chief Development Officer at Root for Kids since October 2023, having previously held a similar role at the organization from September 2014 to May 2022. Belliston's experience includes managing community engagement as Community Engagement Manager at Unite Us, where successful referral workflows were established between healthcare partners and community-based organizations. Prior roles include Regional Program Manager at Special Olympics Utah and Development Director for Continuing Education at the University of Utah, where extensive fundraising and program development skills were honed. Belliston's early career involved grant writing and donor management at various organizations, contributing to significant fundraising successes. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and History from the University of Utah.