USU's Sean Damitz Named to Leadership Council of The Corps Network

LOGAN, Utah —Utah Conservation Corps Executive Director Sean Damitz has been appointed to the Corps Council, a leadership body of representatives from AmeriCorps organizations across the United States.

Operated by The Corps Network, the Washington, DC-based National Association of Service and Conservation Corps, the Corps Council provides critical guidance and feedback to The Corps Network, helping shape policy and programmatic priorities for America’s Service and Conservation Corps.

In addition to co-founding the Utah Conservation Corps in 2001, Damitz has led the Utah State University Center for Community Engagement since its formation in 2013.

“I’m honored to serve on the Corps Council while bringing my experience of being at the crossroads of higher education and conservation corps communities for the last 24 years,” he said.

“The Corps Network is grateful to welcome Sean Damitz to the Corps Council,” said Mary Ellen Sprenkel, president & CEO of The Corps Network. “The Corps Council plays an essential advisory role, ensuring that The Corps Network is responsive to the needs and goals of the more than 150 Corps programs we represent. We look for Councilmembers who can contribute original ideas, sound advice, and deep experience in national service, workforce training, and youth development. As the co-founder and longtime director of Utah Conservation Corps, Sean is an outstanding addition to this esteemed body of leaders.”

The Corps Council is comprised of directors and staff members from the member organizations of The Corps Network. The council currently includes 20 members who were nominated and voted on by their peers in the Corps community.

The purpose of the council is to advise The Corps Network staff and Board of Directors, providing insight into Corps goals, priorities and challenges. Every year, The Corps Network’s efforts help enable 23,000 young people to improve their communities and develop workforce skills through service in Corps programs.

Since 2001, 3,159 Utah Conservation Corps AmeriCorps members have served 2.2 million hours creating or maintaining 5,258 miles of trail and 550 miles of fence, restoring approximately 80,033 acres of public land and reaching over 541,674 students individuals with environmental education. For more information about the Utah Conservation Corps please visit www.usu.edu/ucc.