Naomi Brower

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Extension Professor | Couple and Family Relationships | Weber County Director

Naomi Brower

Contact Information

Office Location: Weber County
Phone: (801) 399-8206
Email: naomi.brower@usu.edu
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Educational Background

MS, Family and Human Development, Utah State University, 2006

Licensures & Certifications

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention, Tai Chi for Health Institute, 2025
Certified Family Life Educator, National Council on Family Relations, 2007
StrongBodies Program Leadership Workshop, StrongPeople

Awards

Florence Hall State Team Award, Team Lead, 2025

National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Mid-career Service Award, 2025

Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP)

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

  • Hawkins, J., Brower, N., Davis, E., Cromwell, S., (2025). Strengthening Relationships through Free Hidden Gems Adventure Guides. National Council on Family Relations
  • Carlson, S., Brower, N., Hunt, A., (2025). Empower Yourself Through Self-Defense: Enhancing Personal Safety Through Self-Defense Education.
  • Brower, N., Davis, E., Cromwell, S., (2025). Strengthening Communities through Free Online Hidden Gems Adventure Guides. National Alliance for Relationship and Marriage Education

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.
  • 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. .
  • Darrington, J., Brower, N., Effective Communication Skills: I messages and beyond.

An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.

Publications | Curriculum

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

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

    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.

    Extension

    Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships and Personal Health and Wellness, 2024 - Ongoing
    4-H Afterschool & Urban Outreach, 2013 - 2024
    Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships2, 2008 - 2023
    4-H Traditional Programs, 2019 - 2021
    Building and Maintaining Healthy Relationships, 2008 - 2021
    Civil Rights, 2008 - 2013
    4-H Educational Programs, 2008 - 2012
    4-H Afterschool & Urban Extension Youth Programs, 2008 - 2012
    Life Skills Classes, 2008 - 2012