International Women’s Day Celebration: Utah Women Learn, Lead, & Lift

International Women’s Day Celebration: Utah Women Learn, Lead, & Lift
March 8, 2022

Moderators: Nubia Peña & Dr. Susan R. Madsen
Speakers: Lt. Governor Deidre M. Henderson, Noelle E. Cockett, Luna Banuri, & Emma E. Houston
Panelists: Fatima Dirie, Patricia Jones, Liz Owens, & Ann Marie Wallace

Even though Utah has such a powerful history of women using their voices to change society for the better, in recent years Utah has consistently been ranked as one of the worst states for women’s equality. However, Utah women are now emerging in vital ways that lift homes, schools, workplaces, communities, and society at large. As Margaret Mead famously stated, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." As more Utah women collectively strive to use their unique gifts and capacities in ways that can positively transform society, all Utahns can rise together.

A variety of entities partnered together for this event including the One Utah Roadmap, Utah Women & Leadership Project, Division of Multicultural Affairs, Women’s Leadership Institute, Utah Muslim Civic League, Women's Business Center of Utah, Women of the World, YWCA Utah, Utah Domestic Violence Coalition, Women Tech Council, and Utah Coalition Against Sexual Assault.

This one hour power-packed event has many speakers from diverse backgrounds who share their thoughts on learning, leading, and lifting.