Bolder Way Forward for Utah

Carbon County Coalition                                                                                  A Bolder Way Forward Logo 

Carbon County is unique due to our history of coal mining and the unique beauty of the area. Because grassroots is key to long-term societal change in the Bolder Way Forward Framework, the Carbon County Coalition strives to bring the BWF message to every city, town, business, neighborhood, and family within the county. Since the “whole is greater than the sum of the parts,” the Coalition looks at who is currently doing the work in each spoke, or focus area, and what programs and efforts already support women and families in Carbon County. The co-leads, Executive Leadership Team, and members facilitate communication, resource sharing, and new initiatives or programs as needed and connect Carbon County with statewide efforts. By lifting women and girls in our county, we lift all residents. To learn more about what you can do to strengthen the impact of girls and women in Carbon County, read the "What Can I Do?" report

Co-Leads

Christina Pay

Christina Pay

Associate Prof., USU Extension
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Christina is involved with the Confidence Project and is dedicated to fostering self-assurance and empowering lives, creating positive and inclusive spaces for confidence-building in girls and women through workshops and community outreach. 

USU Extension
 

 

 

Brenda Addley

Brenda Addley

Community Advocate
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Brenda plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between healthcare providers and the community, focusing on health promotion, education, and support. Her Masters of Social Work gives her a foundation in understanding the social aspects of health and well-being.

Community Advocate

Shara Sumnall portrait

Shara Sumnall

Project Manager, The Sales Tax People
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Shara returned to Carbon County in 2024 and is passionate about strengthening rural communities and ensuring women and girls have the tools, confidence, and opportunities to thrive. A wife, mother, and grandmother, she is inspired daily by the resilience of women in her community.

Community Advocate
 
 

 



StacyAnn Maxwell

StacyAnn Maxwell

Community Advocate
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Wife and mother of 3 with a background in communication and design, StacyAnn desires to influence the community. Her passions include helping women find their voice and purpose, changing the narrative on what women can do, and connecting others with resources.

Community Advocate

 
Partners


USU Extension

USU Eastern


Utah State University

Confidence Project

Southeast Utah Health Department

Create Better Health

ETV News

The Refuge Utah

Department of Workforce Services

Help Me Grow Utah
RUCD logo
CERCUT logo

childcare resource agency logo

Carbon County logo

Castleview Hospital logo


Castle Country Radio


Wellington City

Helper City

 

 
Get Engaged: There are many ways to get engaged with A Bolder Way Forward Carbon County Coalition and its mission and efforts to ensure that girls and women in the county better thrive. Anyone across the county can assist by raising awareness, volunteering, connecting, and donating. Contact Christina Pay at christina.pay@usu.edu to share details about you or your organization and the ways you’d like to get involved. Follow the county coalition on Facebook for updates and to stay connected. Thank you for your interest!