Aleta Tew
Aleta A. Tew holds a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science and Health from the
University of Utah. She serves as the Associate Director of the Tanner Center for
Human Rights, a role she has held since the Center's inception in 2006, where she
is responsible for overseeing all operational and programmatic activities. Additionally,
Aleta is the Director of the Justice Advocacy Fellowship Program, which is designed
to cultivate cohorts of students dedicated to advocating for positive change within
the community.
Aleta has played a pivotal role in developing outreach initiatives that engage students, educators, and the broader community in international human rights issues, providing opportunities for active participation in nonviolent advocacy. Her leadership continues to advance the Center’s mission and her vision for its future seeks to expand the understanding of the critical relationship between human rights and the educational goals of the institution.
In recognition of her unwavering dedication to human rights advocacy and her efforts to bring these experiences to the campus and beyond, Aleta was honored with the Excellence in Global Engagement Award by the Office of Global Engagement on April 18, 2019.
Aleta serves on the Women Leaders in Global Health Task Force, the College of Social and Behavioral Science Staff Council, the Global U Council and served on the Planning Committee for the 68th United Nations Civil Societies Conference.