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Councils
Promise SSL includes several councils, each of which specializes in an important aspect of the program. Our councils include:
Education Council:
The Promise SSL Education Council supports excellence in educational development and career readiness of South Salt Lake youth and adults. The full council meets 3x per year (Jan, May, Sept).
Committees:
1. Family Engagement Committee
Chair: Edward Lopez, elopez@sslc.com or 801.455.1729
2. After School Alliance Committee
Chair: Kaylee Milliner, kmilliner@sslc.com or 385.630.9754
3. College Access Committee
Chair: Kayla Mayers, kmayers@sslc.com or 801.455.0994
4. Early Childhood Committee
Chair: Kali Ottesen, kalio@unitedwayuc.org or 801.441.1985
Health Council:
The mission of the Promise SSL Health Council is to improve health and healthy behaviors in South Salt Lake. The full council meets 3x year (Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct).
Committees:
1. Health Access Committee - Social Determinants of Health
Chair: Caitlin Schneider, caitlin.schneider@uw.org
2. Mental Health Coalition (Safety and Health Committees combined)
Chair: Joseph Genda, jgenda@sslc.com or 801.440.4499
3. Physical Health Committee
Chair: Ashley McFarland, amcfarland@sslc.com or 385.630.9754
Safety Commission:
The Safety Commission's mission is to enhance the quality of life by positively impacting issues related to public safety and neighborhood conditions for South Salt Lake residents and the business community. The full Council meets quarterly (Feb, May, Aug, Nov).
Committees:
1. Gangs and Drug Prevention Committee
Co-Chair: Tori Smith, tsmith@sslc.com or 801.828.8219
Deborah Peel, dpeel@sslc.com or 801.657.0416
2. Mental Health Coalition (Health and Safety Committees combined)
Chair: Joseph Genda, jgenda@sslc.com or 801.440.4499
3. Neighborhood Leadership and Civic Engagement Coalition (Neighborhood & Housing Councils and Safety Commission)
Discussion and work groups meet as announced
Housing Council:
The Housing Council works to support neighborhood revitalization and access to quality housing through public relations, use of data and community outreach. SSL housing questions may be directed to Alexandra White, Community Development Director: 801.483.6011.
Committees:
1. Refugee Housing Improvement Committee
Meets as announced at state refugee services offices. Provides focus/scussiondi groups, outreach, linkage to neighborhood revitalization work.
Promise SSL Representative: Edward Lopez, elopez@sslc.com or 801.455.1729
2. Community Connection (Revitalization)
Meets every other Monday @ 1:30 at SSL Urban Livability Dept (March-Sept)
Director: Antoinette Evans, aevans@sslc.com or 801.412.3652
Promise Arts and Community Council:
The Arts and Community Council works to unite the South Salt Lake Community through art
Committees:
1. Arts Council
Contact: Lesly Allen, lallen@sslc.com or 801.718.2003
2. Promise Arts and Community Coalition
Co-Chairs: Taylor Kirch, tkirch@sslc.com or 801.803.3632
Tori Smith, tsmith@sslc.com or 801.828.8219
Jobs and Economy Council (JEDI Council):
The JEDI Council works in partnership with employers to create pathways to employment that benefits businesses and workers alike
Committees:
1. Neighborhood Workplace Pipeline, Communication and Workforce Development
Chair: Colleen Bradburn, cbradburn@sslc.com or 385.630.9748
Neighborhoods Council:
The Neighborhoods Council supports resident-led neighborhood development and revitalization through leadership, social networks, community organizing and civic participation
Committees:
1. Community Connection Committee (Revitalization) Meets every other Monday @ 1:30 at SSL Urban Livability Dept (March-Sept)
Director: Antoinette Evans, aevans@sslc.com or 801.412.3652
2. Neighborhood Leadership and Civic Engagement Coalition
Discussion, and work groups meet as announced
South Salt Lake Interfaith Council:
The Interfaith Council promotes unity throughout the community through reciprocal association and support of South Salt Lake faith-based groups and organizations.
Chair: Lauren Levorsen, llevorsen@sslc.com or 385.630.9753
Equity Council:
The Equity Council promotes working together to address inequality, create inclusive spaces, and build community across differences within South Salt Lake.
Chair: Bonnie Owens, bowens@sslc.com or 801.641.0820
