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.
Leadership
Administrative Staff
Jennifer Godfrey
Chief Executive Officer
Gabriella Cubas-Ismaeil
Assistant Head Start Director
(801) 410-5718
Ian Spangenberg
Chief Auxiliary Officer
(801) 214-3171
Patrice Dickson
Chief Operations Officer
(801) 214-3138
Stacy Weight
Chief Administrative Officer
(801) 410-5706
Matt Ulmer
Director of Network
(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
Victoria Edmonds
Head Start Special Needs & Mental Health Manager
(801) 410-5858
Taylor Skipwith
ERSEA and Family Partnership Manager
(801) 410-5659
Nikki Van Dijk
Adult Education Coordinator
(801) 214-3196
Nathan Breinholt
Food & Resource Center Manager
(801) 214-3098
Rodney Jenson
Nutrition Services Accounting Manager
(801) 214-3098
Angela Otasua
Weatherization Services Accounting Manager
(801) 214-3130
Board of Trustees
Public Sector
Karen Crompton
Chair
kgcrompton@slco.org
Janis Dubno
Board Member
Holly Vantassel-Smith
Board Member
John Delaney
Board Member
Kelli Meranda
Board Member
Private Sector
Julie Buchholz
1st Vice-Chair
Stephanie White
2nd Vice Chair
Jake Hawkins
Treasurer
Rebekah Couper-Noles
Board Member
Yolanda Valencia-Price
Board Member
Casey Jones
Board Member
Low-Income Sector
Stephanie Russell
Secretary
Alesia Soto
Head Start Policy Council Chair-Elect
Michelle Stebner
Head Start Policy Council Chair-Elect
Dorthy Longshaw
Board Member
Kandice Randal
Board Member
Bobby Sharp
Board Member
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