Tessa Arneson

Tessa Arneson is the founder of Maven District, a curated collection of over 40 local businesses, predominantly female-founded. Since October 2017, Tessa has been driving the vision of Maven District, which encompasses a variety of community spaces totaling over 70,000 square feet. In addition to this leadership role, Tessa serves as a board member for both The Salt Lake Tribune and Spy Hop Productions. Tessa's entrepreneurial journey includes ownership of 9th and 9th Pilates, as well as experience as an executive producer at Jmills Entertainment. Tessa has held various leadership positions within AAF - Utah, including President and Vice President, and has worked as Special Projects Director at Process Agency and Designer for Cottonwood Fine Kitchen Furniture. Tessa holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from St. Lawrence University.