Political Representation, Boards and Commissions, & Civic Engagement/Advocacy
Within the Community Engagement category of the Bolder Way Forward is the “Political Representation, Boards and Commissions, & Civic Engagement/Advocacy” spoke. This area of focus includes three working groups. First, political representation focuses on electing women for public office at the municipal, district, county, state, and national levels. Second, civic representation centers on increasing the number and percentages of women on state and local boards, commissions, and committees. And third, the work in this spoke will also focus on expanding civic education and increasing engagement and advocacy among the women of Utah.
Spoke Leaders
Becki Wright
Board Member, Utah Women Run
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Becki Wright is the Founder & CEO of Proximity. She is a seasoned fundraiser, development professional, and campaign consultant. She strives to solve political campaign inefficiencies by removing barriers to entry.
Verona Sagato-Mauga
Board Member, Utah Women Run
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Verona Sagato-Mauga is the Owner and Executive Director of Renew Wellness & Recovery. She is an active community organizer, business owner, and advocate. She is an active participant in state politics, and she supports and mentors Utah women who run for office.
Nina Barnes
Board Member, Utah Women Run
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Nina Barnes is the owner of K&N Investments. She is passionate about education, politics, underserved populations, and helping others reach their potential. She is actively involved in various business and community organizations.
Bold Goals
To make Utah a place where more girls and women can thrive, the Political Representation, Boards and Commissions, & Civic Engagement/Advocacy spoke leaders, affiliates, and participants are currently working to craft bold goals for 2026 and 2030. These goals will be linked to measurable outcomes, connected to visual dashboards, and will be posted in June of 2023. Through finding, collecting, and visualizing data for this spoke, changes over time can be tracked and utilized to create momentum for additional changes.
Partners & Affiliates
- Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG)
- The Policy Project
- Utah Women & Leadership Project
- Utah Women Run
- Women's Leadership Institute
- Women’s Work Utah