At the YMCA of Northern Utah, we're here for all. And we mean ALL.
Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our purpose. Each day we strive to be a force for change, growth and empowerment and we purposefully choose to work together to create communities where all may live, grow, and thrive. But we know we can’t do it alone.
In October, we’re taking the first of many steps in opening the door for honest conversation about how our Y can advocate and facilitate change. We invite you to join us as we discuss why change is needed, how to make it equitable for all, and how the YMCA plans to leverage it’s successes and learn from our past.
We’ll hear from change advocates in the community, host a live Q&A with panelists, and offer you the opportunity to get in at the ground level of real, equitable change.
It truly takes a village.
Salt Lake: October 16th
Taylorsville YMCA Community Family Center
4223 Atherton Drive
Taylorsville, UT 84123
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Weber Region: October 23rd
Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation
YMCA Community Family Center
575 Lockwood Drive
Ogden, UT 84404
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 PM
In-person event includes: Refreshments, Facility Tour, Live Speaker, Panel Q&A, Silent Auction (Masks are required except when eating or drinking)
Virtual event includes: Live Speaker, Panel Q&A, Silent Auction, Program begins at 5:30 PM
FREE TO ATTEND, DONTATIONS WELCOME
We’re taking COVID-precautions seriously. When attendees aren’t eating or drinking, masks are required for in-person attendance. Please RSVP for your virtual or in-person attendance so that we can be best prepared to serve you!
The auction is officially LIVE!!
And it is full of amazing items donated by local community organizations, our Board, and Staff. From sports merch to pet baskets, we truly have something for the whole family to enjoy!
So help us out, get bidding, and tell all your friends to join in the fun! You have until Monday, October 25th, at 7pm to get your final bids in!
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Reminder: In-person Better Together Event attendees will have the option to view items up close, buy-it-then, and take it home in the same evening!
SARAH VAUGHAN
Sarah Vaughn is a 30-year-old entrepreneur who is elevating the lives of women of color living and thriving in Utah! Sarah is the proud daughter of Jamaican immigrants; born and raised in Florida who has now rooted herself in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She is a zealous world traveler, professional bruncher, active Instagrammer, authentic connector, passionate community builder, sitting on more than 3 boards striving for equality of all people, and mental health proponent.
Sarah has a BA in Communications and MS in Public Administration, which she has used while working for and with major national and international nonprofit organizations, such as United Way Worldwide and Boys and Girls Club of America, to organize events and increase fundraising. Sarah has also spent time being a music DJ, fashion blogger, fitness body builder and political campaign manager!
At the age of 25, Sarah had a devastating experience requiring her to confront the reality of racism within her church, community, herself, and the 400+ years of it in this country. This journey led to her founding a company that creates safe spaces, curated experiences, and a platform for womxn of color to foster connections while being free from mainstream stereotypes; Melanin Squad.
Through Melanin Squad, Sarah has facilitated the connecting of over 100 womxn in just the Salt Lake City area, who have been in search of such a social group and she is working to make Melanin Squad a worldwide community.
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OLIVIA JARAMILLO
Olivia is a Diversity Equity and Inclusion Specialist. She is currently developing DEI training and public outreach relationships for Equality Utah. She was born and raised in Mexico. She’s a retired United States Air Force Veteran, where she served in tours to Iraq, Europe, and humanitarian missions into Africa.
In 2016 she was one of the first individuals nationwide to legally change her name and gender marker while still serving on Active Duty. She has worked in furthering DEI efforts for several companies including Qualtrics, Dominion Energy, EDC Utah, and Adobe. She is a member of the YWCA’s Public Policy Committee, and was a political candidate in 2020. She currently lives in Salt Lake City with her son Oliver.
