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.

Job Opportunities

    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
    Program Managers

    Administrative Staff

    Jennifer Godfrey
    Chief Executive Officer

    Chris Smith
    Chief Auxiliary Officer
    (801) 410-5734

    Patrice Dickson
    Chief Operations Officer
    (801) 214-3138

    Sahil Oberoi
    Chief Operations Officer
    (801) 214-3188

    Stacy Weight
    Chief Administrative Officer
    (801) 410-5706

    J. Janell Cerva
    Chief Impact & Strategy Officer
    (801) 410-5707

     

    Program Managers

    Matt Ulmer
    Director of Network Operations
    (801) 410-5710

    Brad Myrup
    Director of IT Operations
    (801) 410-5739

    April Powell
    Director of Human Resources
    (801) 214-3153

    Jamie Castleton
    Family Partnership 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

    Gabriella Cubas-Ismaeil
    Health & ERSEA Manager
    (801) 410-5718

    Jenna Seeley
    Accounting Manager
    (801) 214-3114

    Peter Hughes
    Accounting Manager
    (801) 214-3146

    Angela Vega
    Weatherization Manager
    (801) 214-3130

    Amber Strength
    Culinary Manager
    (801) 410-5651

    Vance Woodward
    Case Management & Housing Manager
    (801) 214-3095

     

    Board of Trustees

    Public Sector
    Private Sector
    Low-Income Sector

    Public Sector

    Janis Dubno
    Board Member

    Mayor Marcus Stevenson
    Board Member

    John Delaney
    Board Member

    Kelli Meranda
    1st Vice-Chair/Chair-Elect

    Sam Johnson
    Board Member

     

     

    Private Sector

    Julie Buchholz
    Chair

    Stephanie White
    2nd Vice-Chair

    Jake Hawkins
    Treasurer

    Rebekah Couper-Noles
    Board Member

    Moe Hickey
    Board Member

    Casey Jones
    Board Member

    Low-Income Sector

    Stephanie Russell
    Secretary

    JennaBree Tollestrup
    Head Start Policy Council Chair

    Emily Diaz
    Head Start Policy Council Chair-Elect

    Dorthy Longshaw
    Board Member

    Michelle Crawford
    Board Member

     

    Interested in Volunteering?

    Sign Up To Volunteer

     

    Accountability