Utah Multicultural Commission

The Utah Multicultural Commission is a community-informed and policy-driven body that focuses on building relationships with policy makers and state partners to elevate the needs and concerns of underserved Utahns.  This commission will become an anchor resource and advisory group on relevant and necessary quality of life strategies to help all Utahns thrive.
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Policy-Driven, Community-Informed

Our Purpose

The commission develops recommendations in partnership with state leaders and stakeholders to advance opportunity and address disparities. Focus areas include: Housing, Education, Economy, Health, and Criminal & Juvenile Justice. 

A resource brief is created after every meeting to summarize what was presented to the commission. The intent of this resource is to centralize information, not to endorse. 

Who We Are

Igor André Yvan Antoine Limansky

Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs

Division Director

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Nune Phillips

Health & Human Services

Commission Co-Chair

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Rhiana Medina

Moab Valley Multicultural Center

Commission Co-Chair

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Luna Banuri

Utah Muslim Civic League

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Shawn Newell

Waves Consulting

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Rich Nye

Governor's Office

Senior Advisor of Education

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Emmie Gardner

Holy Cross Ministries

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Tracy Gruber

Utah Department of Health and Human Services

Commissioner

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Kevin Nguyễn

Proxima

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Trhas Tafere

Utah State University

Education Program Coordinator

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Van Nguyen

Juvenile Justice & Initiatives

Executive Director

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Lita Sagato

Equity Real Estate

Director of Le Malu

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Tyler Clancy

Governor's Office

State Homeless Coordinator

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Sydney Jorgenson

Governor's Office

Policy Advisor

Join the Commission

Members of the public are invited to apply for membership on the Commission. To apply, visit boards.utah.gov/s/how-to-apply and follow the steps listed on the page. Search for "Utah Multicultural Commission" to review details and expectations before starting your application.
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