About Us
Founded in 1965, Utah Community Action is a nationally recognized provider of comprehensive services for income-eligible families. Their six core programs—Head Start, Adult Education, Case Management & Housing, Nutrition, HEAT, and Weatherization—address barriers to self-reliance to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build communities.
Core Programs
Adult Education
Helps adults with low- to moderate-income levels get access to courses and certifications that can help them work toward self-reliance.
Case Management & Housing
Helps families find and maintain safe, affordable housing.
Head Start
Provides education and health services to young children who would otherwise not be prepared for kindergarten.
HEAT
Helps struggling households pay their utility bills. Both yearly application and emergency need services are available.
Nutrition
Helps feed households in need, provides meals for Head Start classrooms, and offers educational programs to teach better eating habits.
Weatherization
Helps low-income households reduce energy costs and increase comfort and safety in their homes.
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Our Mission
Utah Community Action’s mission is to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build communities through self-reliance and education programs.
Our Agency Values
APPRECIATION – We recognize and enjoy the positive contributions of others.
COMPASSION – We demonstrate genuine concern for the well-being of all.
INTEGRITY – We exemplify the highest standards of honesty and accountability.
RESPECT – We have admiration for each individual’s unique strengths and perspectives.
TRUST – We have confidence that the agency and staff will consistently act with the best of intentions.
Administrative Staff
Jennifer Godfrey
Chief Executive Officer
Ian Spangenberg
Chief Auxiliary Officer
(801) 214-3171
Joni Clark
Chief Development Officer
(801) 410-5707
Patrice Dickson
Chief Operations Officer
Social Services
(801) 214-3138
Patty Mazzoni
Chief Operations Officer
Education
(801) 410-5705
Stacy Weight
Chief Administrative Officer
(801) 410-5706
Matt Ulmer
Chief Technology Officer
(801) 410-5710
Joel Dunn
Human Resource Director
(801) 214-3153
Program Managers
Sahil Oberoi
Case Management & Housing Manager
(801) 214-3188
Jackie Drury
HEAT Manager
(801) 214-3175
Aurora Howell
Head Start Education Manager
(801) 410-5719
Gabriella Cubas-Ismaeil
Head Start Family Partnerships & ERSEA Manager
(801) 410-5718
Katherine Peterson
Head Start Health & Mental Health Manager
(801) 410-5724
Board of Trustees
Karen Crompton
Chair
Public Sector
kgcrompton@slco.org
Kelli Meranda
Board Member
Public Sector
Jennifer Kennedy
Board Member
Public Sector
Holly Vantassell Smith
Board Member
Public Sector
Jonathan Pappasideris
Board Member
Public Sector
Janis Dubno
Board Member
Public Sector
Robert Rendon
Board Member
Private Sector
Rebekah Couper-Noles
Board Member
Private Sector
Jake Hawkins
Treasurer
Private Sector
Stephanie White
Second Vice Chair
Private Sector
Julie Buchholz
Board Member
Private Sector
Yolanda Valencia-Price
Board Member
Private Sector
John Delaney
Secretary
Low-Income Sector
Dorthy Longshaw
Board Member
Low-Income Sector
Kandice Davis
Board Member
Low-Income Sector
Stephanie Russell
Board Member
Low-Income Sector
Damaris Casarez
Head Start Policy Council Chair
Low-Income Sector
Katherine Setterberg
Head Start Policy Council Chair Elect
Low-Income Sector
We assist income-eligible families with services including Adult Education, Case Management & Housing, HEAT, Head Start, Nutrition and Weatherization to help them achieve self-reliance.