United Way of Salt Lake

Young Leaders

Be among a new generation of philanthropists for every child, every step of the way.

Young Leaders is evolving. Through advocacy, volunteerism, fundraising, and teaching kids a love of reading, Young Leaders are committed to creating lasting meaningful connections while improving our communities – and having fun while doing it.

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Young Leaders of Salt Lake

The Young Leaders of Salt Lake is a group of energetic philanthropists and professionals who leverage their time and talents to create lasting social change across the Wasatch Front. Young Leaders support the work of United Way of Salt Lake through advocacy, volunteerism, and philanthropy while expanding their circles through networking, community leadership opportunities and access to great events throughout the year. Join us in breaking barriers to equity and have fun while you’re at it!

Benefits of Joining Young Leaders

Connect

Connect with your community through year-round activities and networking events.

Grow

Grow personally and professionally though community engagement and educational opportunities

Volunteer

Volunteer and advocate to help address the challenges facing our community.

Upcoming Events and Ways to Get Involved

August 2-6th | Various

Stuff the Bus

Stuff backpacks with school supplies to give to students as they start the new school year.

August 11th | 5:30 - 8:00 PM

Speaker Series: Hugh Vasquez

Hugh Vasquez is one of the country's top equity and diversity educators and a consultant to campuses and organizations working towards creating healthy multicultural environments. In the past 20 plus years, Vasquez has worked with hundreds of organizations and schools who want to take on the challenges of eliminating the social conditions that produce racism, sexism, classism, homophobia and the like. Join us for a candid conversation, hosted by United Way of Salt Lake CEO, Bill Crim.

October 27th | 5:30-8:00 PM

Speaker Series: Anand Giridharadas

Anand Giridharadas is the author of the New York Times best seller Winners Take All: The Elite Charade of Changing the World, The True American, and India Calling. Join us for a candid conversation, hosted by United Way of Salt Lake CEO, Bill Crim.

March 2, 2022 | TBD

Read Across America Day

The Young Leaders are adopting Read Across America Day as their signature event! Spread the joy of reading by getting involved through donating, volunteering, or hosting a fundraiser.

Aly Giesler

“I support United Way because I passionately believe that community change takes a collaborative effort. Young Leaders gave me an opportunity to take my support a step further and to network with like-minded young professionals."

Andrea Allison

"It was really appealing to me to see that United Way was directly involved in our local communities and that I could too be involved in that. I could see my time and my dollars go to impacting the community that I live in, that my family lives in, and that my kids are growing up in."

The Young Leaders of Salt Lake Steering Committee

Andrea Allison
Young Leaders Chair
Bay Equity, LLC
Underwriting Manager

Alycia Giesler
Mercato Partners
Executive Assistant

Marina King
CHG Healthcare
Corporate Event & Meeting Planner

Amber Gracanin
US Bank
Commercial Relationship Manager

Adam Macklin
The PNC Financial Services Group
VP - Corporate & Institutional Banking Mountain Region – Utah, New Mexico & Colorado

Brianna Walcott

Scott Eaker
Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems
Sr. Project Engineer for Propulsion Systems

Dennis Huynh
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Associate, Credit Risk

Kyle Robbins
Larson & Company, PC
Audit Senior Manager

Become A Young Leader

Young Leaders believe in investing in their local community. Become a Young Leader by making a recurring monthly donation to UWSL at a level that is meaningful to you.

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