About Us
Utah Community Action is a multi-faceted agency that helps low-income individuals and families overcome barriers to self-sufficiency. Utah Community Action helps remove these barriers through six core programs.
To find and implement the best solutions to poverty, Utah Community Action frequently works with community members and organizations like the following:
- Interns from the Department of Workforce Services
- Senior workers from SCSEP
- Courts that assign community service
- Service-learning students
- Volunteers
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Our Mission
Utah Community Action’s mission is to empower individuals, strengthen families, and build communities through self-sufficiency 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.
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-sufficiency.
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.
Case Management & Housing
Helps families find and maintain safe, affordable housing.
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.
Administrative Staff
Jennifer Godfrey
Chief Executive Officer
Joni Clark
Chief Development Officer
(801) 410-5707
Patrice Dickson
Chief Operations
Officer of Social Services
(801) 214-3138
Patty Mazzoni
Chief Operations
Officer of 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) 214-3114
Program Managers
Sahil Oberoi
Case Management & Housing Manager
(801) 214-3188
Jackie Drury
HEAT Manager
(801) 214-3175
Ian Spangenberg
Weatherization Manager
(801) 214-3171
Aurora Howell
Education Manager
(801) 410-5719
Christine McAtee
Head Start Health & Family Partnerships Manager
(801) 410-5718
Christy Toala
Early Head Start & ERSEA Manager
(801) 410-5744
Board of Directors
Rey Butcher
Chair
Private Sector
rey.butcher@dominionenergy.com
Robert Rendon
Board Member
Private Sector
Teri Nestel
Board Member
Private Sector
Jake Hawkins
Board Member
Private Sector
John Delaney
2nd Vice Chair
Low-Income Sector
Karen Crompton
Board Member
Public Sector
Jonathan Pappasideris
Board Member
Public Sector
Kelli Meranda
Board Member
Public Sector
Katherine Setterberg
Head Start Policy Council Chair-Elect
Low-Income Sector
Stephanie White
Treasurer
Private Sector
Mikelle Moore
Board Member
Private Sector
Damaris Morones
Head Start Policy Council Chair
Low-Income Sector
Janice Dubno
Board Member
Public Sector
Stephanie Russell
Board Member
Low-Income Sector
Jennifer Kennedy
Secretary
Public Sector
Dorthy Longshaw
Board Member
Low-Income Sector
Holly Vantassell Smith
Board Member
Public Sector
Kandice Davis
Board Member
Low-Income Sector
We assist low-income families with services including Adult Education, Case Management & Housing, HEAT, Head Start, Nutrition and Weatherization to help them achieve self-sufficiency.