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
J. Janell Cerva
Chief Impact and Strategy Officer
Program Managers
Matt Ulmer
Director of Network Operations
(801) 410-5710
Brad Myrup
Director of IT Operations
(801) 410-5739
Sahil Oberoi
Case Management & Housing Director
(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
Kaleb Call
Health, Facilities, and Safety Manager
(801) 214-3196
Nikki Van Dijk
Adult Education Coordinator
(801) 410-5733
Jenna Seeley
Accounting Manager
(801) 214-3114
Rodney Jenson
Nutrition Services Accounting Manager
(801) 214-3146
Angela Otasua
Weatherization Manager
(801) 214-3130
Board of Trustees
Public Sector
Karen Crompton
Board Member
Janis Dubno
Board Member
Mayor Marcus Stevenson
Board Member
John Delaney
Board Member
Kelli Meranda
Board Member
Wayne Pyle
Board Member
Private Sector
Julie Buchholz
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
JennaBree Tollestrup
Head Start Policy Council Chair
Michelle Stebner
Head Start Policy Council Chair-Elect
Dorthy Longshaw
Board Member
Kandice Davis
Board Member
Bobby Sharp
Board Member
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