Bolder Way Forward for Utah

Garfield County Coalition                                                                                 A Bolder Way Forward Logo 

Situated in southern Utah, Garfield County spans 5,208 square miles and has a population of just over 5,000, making it the fifth lowest-populated and fifth-largest county in the state. Because grassroots is key to long-term societal change in the Bolder Way Forward Framework, the Garfield 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 Garfield County. The co-leads, Executive Leadership Team and members facilitate communication, resource sharing, and new initiatives or programs as needed and connect Garfield 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 Garfield County, read the "What Can I Do?" report

Co-Leads

Callie Ward

Callie Ward

Professor, USU Extension
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Callie's work focuses on 4-H afterschool program administration, youth development, promoting STEM in rural communities, and fostering home and community development.

Elizabeth Julian

Elizabeth Julian

Community Advocate
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Elizabeth is a dedicated professional with expertise in leadership, non-profits, and educational programs. She is dedicated to the community and is committed to making a real difference. In 2019, she received the Utah Education Association Excellence in Teaching Award.

 

Cheryl Cox

Cheryl Cox

President, Boulder Arts Council

Having been a school counselor and on the Garfield County School Board, Cheryl is currently president of Boulder Arts Council to bring arts performances to the area and serves on the Boulder Wellness Network to bring health resources to community members. 

Kolbi Frandsen

Kolbi Frandsen

4-H After School Program Assistant

 

 

Partners



USU Extension

Boulder Arts Council

Boulder Wellness Network

Saprea

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Get Engaged: There are many ways to get engaged with the Garfield County BWF Coalition and its mission and efforts to lift Utah girls and women. Anyone across the county can assist by raising awareness, volunteering, connecting, and donating. Contact garfieldbolderwayforward@gmail.com to share details about you or your organization and the ways you’d like to get involved. Thank you for your interest!