Naomi Brower
Home and Community Department
Extension Professor | Couple and Family Relationships | Weber County Director
Contact Information
Office Location: Weber CountyPhone: (801) 399-8206
Email: naomi.brower@usu.edu
Additional Information:
Awards
1st Place Regional Award Winner, Human Development/Family Relationships State Team Award , 2024
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Best of State Curriculum Development , 2024
Best of State
Extension Innovator Award, 2024
Utah State University Extension
Human Development/Family Relationships State Team Award Winner, 2024
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Innovative Program Team Award, 2024
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Innovative Program Team Award, 2021
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Marketing/Public Relations Team Award, 2021
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Continued Excellence Award, 2020
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Distinguished Service Award, 2019
NAE4-HA
Innovation in Programming Award--3rd Place Regional Award, 2019
NEAFCS
Innovative Youth Development Programming Award--2nd place Regional Award, 2019
NEAFCS
Distinguished Service Award, 2018
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Extension Faculty Service Award, 2018
Utah State University
Mid-Career Award, 2018
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
Peer Recognition Award, 2018
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
1st Place Distinguished Regional Team Award, 2017
ESP
3rd Place Human Development/Family Relationships Award-National, 2017
National Extension Association Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)
3rd Place Human Development/Family Relationships Award-Regional, 2017
National Extension Association Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)
1st Place Human Development/Family Relationship State Team Award, 2017
UEAFCS
1st Place Western Region Team Award, 2016
National Extension Association Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)
1st Place Western Region Team Award, 2016
National Extension Association Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)
2nd Place National Award Winner , 2016
National Extension Association Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)
2nd Place National Award Winner , 2016
National Extension Association Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS)
1st Place Human Development/Family Relationship State Team Award, 2016
UEAFCS
1st Place Western Region Team Award Winner, 2015
National Extension Association Family and Consumer Sciences
Certificate of Appreciation , 2015
The Utah Marriage Commission
Certificate of Appreciation , 2015
Utah Commission on Marriage
Human Development/Family Relationships State Team Award , 2015
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS)
Innovative Program Award Team State Winner , 2015
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS)
Marketing/Public Relations Award Team State Award , 2015
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS)
Visionary Leadership Award, 2014
Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Iota Chaper
1st Place Human Development/Family Relationships Award, 2013
NEAFCS
3rd Place Human Development/Family Relationships Award, 2013
NEAFCS
1st Place Human Development/Family Relationships , 2013
UEAFCS
Marketing/Public Relations Award, 2013
UEAFCS
1st place western regional team award winner, 2012
National Extension Association Family and Consumer Science
1st place western regional team award winner, 2012
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
State Team Award Winner, 2012
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Professionals
State Team Award Winner, 2012
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Science
Extension Faculty of of the Year, 2012
USU Extension
Achievement of Service Award, 2011
NAE4-HA
Past President's New Professional Award, 2011
NEAFCS
Past President's New Professional Award, 2011
NEAFCS
Florence Hall Award, 2011
UEAFCS
New Professional Award, 2011
UEAFCS
State Team Award: Marriage and Relationship Strengthening Team, 2011
Epsilon Sigma Phi Iota Chapter
Diversity Individual Award, 2010
Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS)
Innovative Program Individual Award , 2010
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS)
New Educator Award, 2010
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS)
Early Career Service Award , 2010
Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) Iota Chapter
Publications | Abstracts
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Fact Sheets
- Brower, N., (2023). Effects of Pornography on Relationships .
- Davis, E., Brower, N., (2017). Making Media Work for Your Marriage.
- Cromwell, S., Brower, N., (2013). Helping Children Understand and Manage Anger.
- Brower, N., Wallace, J., (2013). From Time to Quality Time: Making Every Moment Count..
- Brower, N., Darrington, J., (2012). Effective Communication Skills: Resolving Conflicts.
- Brower, N., (2012). Healthy Conflict Management.
- Brower, N., Stanley, K., (2012). I'm Not Stressed! Effective Stress Coping Techniques.
- Darrington, J., Brower, N., Walker, E., (2012). Making the Most of Marriage Therapy.
- Brower, N., Budd, D.Z, (2012). Preparing Children for a Healthy Marriage.
- Darrington, J., Brower, N., Effective Communication Skills: I messages and beyond.
- Brower, N., (2011). Have Fun! The Importance of Play in Couple Relationships.
- Brower, N., Barnhill, C., (2011). Understading Autism.
- Brower, N., Peart, K., (2010). Coping with the Loss of a Child.
- Walker, E., Darrington, J., Brower, N., (2009). Honey I’m Home: Strengthening Your Marriage Ten Minutes at a Time. .
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Curriculum
- Timothy, E., Pay, C., Brower, N., (2021). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Survivor Challenge.
- Holverson, A., Brower, N., Schramm, D., (2024). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Gratitude.
- LeBaron, S., Brower, N., (2024). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Word Play.
- Johnston, M., Brower, N., (2024). Hidden Gems Family At Home: Creative Engineering.
- LeBaron, S., Brower, N., (2024). Hidden Gems Family At Home: Word Play.
- Brower, N., Holverson, A., Schramm, D., Obray, K., (2024). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Gratitude.
- Holverson, A., Brower, N., Schramm, D., (2024). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Gratitude.
- LeBaron, S., Brower, N., (2024). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Word Play.
- Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2024). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Creative Connection.
- Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2024). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Foodie Tour, Logan, Utah.
- Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2024). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Spice it Up.
- Brower, N., Marisa, D., (2024). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Toadstools.
- Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2024). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Twist and Shout.
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Schramm, D., (2024). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Circus Extravaganza.
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Schramm, D., (2024). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Incredible Insects.
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Hawkins, J., Schramm, D., (2024). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Ocean Wonders.
- Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2024). Hidden Gems Family Fun at Home: Spice it Up.
- Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2024). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Foodie Tour, Logan, Utah.
- Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2024). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Foodie Tour, Logan, Utah.
- Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2024). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Spice it Up.
- Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Baking Connection.
- Packer, O., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Dinner Around the World.
- Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Embracing the Gutter Ball.
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Hawkins, J., MacArthur, S., (2023). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Family History.
- Fuhriman, J., Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Historic 25th Street, Ogden, Utah.
- Brower, N., Marisa, D., Packer, O., (2023). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Showing Love to Your Partner.
- Brower, N., Marisa, D., (2023). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Wind Caves.
- Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun at Home: Baking Connection.
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Hawkins, J., MacArthur, S., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Family History.
- Brower, N., Marisa, D., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Foods Around the World.
- Martin, R., Hawkins, J., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Hocus Pocus.
- Brower, N., Marisa, D., Schainker, L., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge, Draper, Utah.
- Fuhriman, J., Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Historic 25th Street, Ogden, Utah.
- Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Wind Caves.
- Brower, N., Marisa, D., Schainker, L., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge, Draper, Utah.
- Brower, N., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Cecret Lake.
- Martin, R., Brower, N., Hawkins, J., MacArthur, S., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Family History.
- Fuhriman, J., Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Historic 25th Street, Ogden, Utah.
- Brower, N., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Holiday Lights.
- Brower, N., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Waterfall Canyon, Ogden, Utah.
- Brower, N., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Wheeler Creek, Ogden, Utah.
- Brower, N., Marisa, D., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Wind Caves.
- Carlson, S., Brower, N., Wilde, S., Hunt, A., (2023). Empower Yourself Through Self-Defense Toolkit.
- Brower, N., Ure, K., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Escape to Nowhere.
- Brower, N., Muntz, H., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Ogden Botanical Garden.
- Brower, N., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Silver Lake.
- Evans, A., Brower, N., Bhattarai, S., Cumins, A., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Spooky Science.
- Brower, N., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Spooky lights.
- Marisa, D., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Game Night.
- Martin, R., Hawkins, J., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Knights and Dragons.
- Evans, A., Brower, N., Bhattarai, S., Cumins, A., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: Leprechaun Science.
- Evans, A., Brower, N., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun At Home: What's in Your Backyard.
- Brower, N., Davis, E., Schainker, L., (2023). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Bear Canyon Suspension Bridge, Draper, Utah.
- Brower, N., Schainker, L., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Dimple Dell Nature Trail, Sandy, Utah.
- Brower, N., Schainker, L., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Oquirrh Lake, South Jordan, Utah.
- Brower, N., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: Toadstools, Kanab, Utah.
- Brower, N., Henri, T., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: USU Botanical Center, Kaysville, Utah.
- Brower, N., Erickson, S., Davis, M., (2023). Hidden Gems Living Your Best Life: USU Sculpture Walk, Logan, UT.
- Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Cecret Lake.
- Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Waterfall Canyon, Ogden, Utah.
- Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Wheeler Creek, Ogden, Utah.
- Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Cecret Lake.
- Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Waterfall Canyon, Ogden Utah.
- Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Wheeler Creek, Ogden, Utah.
- Evans, A., Brower, N., Schramm, D., (2022). Hidden Gems: Family At Home: At-Home Olympics.
- Evans, A., Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems: Family At Home: Bringing the Outdoors Inside.
- Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems: Family Fun Out and About: Holiday Lights (updated 2022).
- Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Spooky lights.
- Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems: Date Your Mate: Spooky lights.
- Brower, N., Schainker, L., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Dimple Dell Nature Trail, Sandy, Utah.
- Brower, N., Schainker, L., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Oquirrh Lake, South Jordan, Utah.
- Brower, N., Hawkins, J., Nell, L., Klingensmith, H., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter.
- Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: USU Botanical Center, Kaysville, Utah.
- Brower, N., Erickson, S., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: USU Sculpture Walk, Logan, UT.
- Brower, N., Schainker, L., (2022). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Dimple Dell Nature Trail, Sandy, Utah.
- Brower, N., Schainker, L., (2022). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Oquirrh Lake, South Jordan, Utah.
- Brower, N., Hawkins, J., Nell, L., Klingensmith, H., (2022). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter.
- Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Toadstools, Kanab, Utah.
- Brower, N., Henri, T., (2022). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: USU Botanical Center, Kaysville, Utah.
- Brower, N., Erickson, S., (2022). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: USU Sculpture Walk, Logan, UT.
- Brower, N., Petit, S., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: A Trip Down Memory Lane.
- Brower, N., Petit, S., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Keeping Your Relationship Sweet.
- Hawkins, J., Brower, N., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Mindful Touch.
- Brower, N., Christensen, A., (2022). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Money With Your Honey.
- Brower, N., (2021). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Ensign Peak.
- Brower, N., Ure, K., (2021). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Escape to Nowhere.
- Davis, E., Brower, N., Cromwell, S., (2021). Hidden Gems Family Fun at Home: Artist Adventures.
- Davis, E., Brower, N., Cromwell, S., (2021). Hidden Gems Family Fun at Home: STEM Family Adventures.
- Brower, N., (2021). Hidden Gems: Date Your Mate: Holiday Lights.
- Brower, N., Davis, E., (2021). Hidden Gems Family Fun at Home: Amazing Astronauts.
- Timothy, E., Brower, N., Hidden Gems Family Fun at Home: Don't Step Out of Bounds .
- Brower, N., Davis, E., (2021). Hidden Gems Family Fun at Home: Mad Scientist.
- Brower, N., Davis, E., (2021). Hidden Gems Family Fun at Home: Pirate Palooza.
- Brower, N., Davis, E., (2021). Hidden Gems Family Fun at Home: Wizarding World.
- Brower, N., Ure, K., (2021). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Escape to Nowhere.
- Brower, N., (2021). Hidden Gems Family Fun out and About: Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt.
- Brower, N., Muntz, H., (2021). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Ogden Botanical Garden.
- Brower, N., (2021). Hidden Gems Family Fun Out and About: Silver Lake.
- Ure, K., Brower, N., Cromwell, S., (2021). Hidden Gems: Family Fun at Home: Money Talks.
- Brower, N., Davis, E., Cromwell, S., (2021). Hidden Gems: Family Fun Out & About: Crazy Questions-Special Road Trip Edition.
- Brower, N., Davis, E., Cromwell, S., (2021). Hidden Gems: Family Fun Out and About: Park Scavenger Hunt-Special Road Trip Edition.
- Cromwell, S., Brower, N., (2021). Hidden Gems: Family Fun Out and About: Twisted Alphabet-Special Road Trip Edition.
- Washburn, C., Christensen, D., Brower, N., (2021). Marriage Survival Curriculum--revised 2021.
- Brower, N., Schainker, L., (2021). Hidden Gems Date Your Mate: Silver Lake.
- Brower, N., (2020). Hidden Gems Family At Home: Secret Agent Family.
- Brower, N., (2020). Hidden Gems Family At Home: Superhero Training.
- Timothy, E., Brower, N., (2020). Hidden Gems Family Fun at Home: Strong Bodies, Strong Families.
- Schainker, L., Timothy, E., Brower, N., (2020). Hidden Gems Family Fun at Home: You Can Make a Difference--Special Service Edition.
- Brower, N., Washburn, C., Washburn, M., Richman, S., MacArthur, S., (2016). Discover 4-H Emergency Prepardness: Surviving the Zombie Apocolypse.
- Brower, N., Washburn, C., (2016). Dating Survival.
- Brower, N., Washburn, M., MacArthur, S., (2015). Discover 4-H Craft Beading Clubs. Utah State University Extension
- Proctor, D.G, Brower, N., Haws, S., MacArthur, S., (2015). Discover 4-H Healthy Snacks Clubs. Utah State University Extension
- Brower, N., MacArthur, S., (2014). Discover 4-H Cake Decorating Clubs. Utah State University 4-H
- Washburn, C., Christensen, D., Brower, N., (2013). Marriage Survival Curriculum.
- Christensen, D., Haws, S., Brower, N., Proctor, D.G, Lyons, L., Olsen, R., (2010). Utah Fun With Food.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
- Brower, N., (2019). Measuring the effectiveness of a multi-year multi-county marriage celebration event: Qualitative findings. Marriage and Family Review, doi: 10.1080/01494929.2019.1589616
- Brower, N., Washburn, C., Bradford, K.P, (2018). Marriage Survival curriculum: Strengthening communities one couple at a time.. The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues , 21:1, doi: https://www.theforumjournal.org/2017/01/01/marriage-survival-curriculum-strengthening-communities-one-couple-at-a-time/
- Higginbotham, B., Hatch, D., Albertson, M.K, Brower, N., Perryman, C., (2013). Smart Child Care: Caregiver education for parents, family, friends, and neighbors. The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues, 18:/No. 2, doi: http://ncsu.edu/ffci/
- Brower, N., MacArthur, S., Bradford, K.P, Albrecht, C., Bunnell, J.B, Lyons, L., (2012). Effective elements for organizing a healthy relationships teen 4-H retreat. . Journal of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 7, 64-68.
Professional Journal
- Brower, N., (2018). Lessons Learned from Organizing a Multi-County Marriage Celebration Event. Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 6:1, doi: 125-140
- Brower, N., (2024). Evaluation a short duration relationship and marriage education (RME) event across time and format: 8 years of learning. . Journal of Human Sciences and Extension, 12:1/9
- Brower, N., (2019). Outcomes of multi-year multi-county marriage celebration event. Journal of Extension, 57:1
- MacArthur, S., Nelson, C., Brower, N., Memmott, M.P, Peterson, G., (2016). Discover 4-H Clubs: The Essential Resource for 4-H. Journal of Extension
- Brower, N., Christensen, D., Washburn, C., Guy, S.M, (2012). Identifying the Needs and Wants of Couples Attending Marriage Education. Forum for Family and Consumer Sciences
- Brower, N., MacArthur, S., Bradford, K.P, Bunnell, J.B, Albrecht, C., (2012). Got Dating? Outcomes of a 4-H relationship teen retreat. Journal of Youth Development, 7:1, 118-124.
- Brower, N., (2010). Implementing Relationship Education with Low-Income Audiences. The Forum for Family and Consumer Issues
- Mueller, M., Brower, N., (2010). Understanding Elder Abuse and How Extension Can Help Raise Awareness and Assist in Prevention. Journal of the Utah Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 11:1, 80-90.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | MultiMedia
Video
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Technical Reports
Research Reports
- Brower, N., Cromwell, S., Davis, E., (2024). Improving Relationships - Hidden Gems Adventure Guides. Utah State University Extension Outcomes and Impact Quarterly *
- Brower, N., Schainker, L., Hawkins, J., (2024). Outcomes and Impacts of the Virtual Utah Marriage Celebration. Utah State University Extension Outcomes and Impact Quarterly *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.