The Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism (UServeUtah) is an active board of commissioners appointed by the Governor to support volunteerism in Utah. The commission meets bimonthly to direct and carry out the mission and objectives of the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism, and fulfill the statutory responsibilities for State Commissions under the National and Community Service Trust Act of 1993.
Each commission member serves a 3-year term and can be appointed to serve up to two consecutive terms. Time spent as a commission member is completely voluntary. They function as "Ambassadors of Service" in their local communities to promote volunteerism and service opportunities. View our current board requirements here.
Commission Leadership
Lt. Governor Deidre M. Henderson
State of Utah
Jake Murakami
Commission Chair
Katie Mazzie
Commission Vice Chair
Our Commission
Joanne Brattain
Danielle Croyle
Melissa Huntington
Chauma Kee-Jansen
Deneiva Knight
Sydnee Dickson
Donna Law
Carla Nunez
Derek Nunner
Alexis Palmer
Max Rogers
Anna Romero
Anna Smyth
Jennifer Throndsen
Ben Trentelman
Judy Watanabe
Don Willie
Commission Meeting Agendas & minutes
To view commission meeting minutes and agendas, please visit utah.gov/pmn
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Legislation and Regulations
Since 1994, The Commission on Service and Volunteerism has convened through federal and state legislation.
The following regulations guide our work:
- Authorizing Legislation – National
Legislation 1990 - Legislation – Serve America Act 2009
- Summary – Serve America Act 2009
- Authorizing Legislation – Utah
Legislation - Duties of a State Service Commission Overview
- Utah Liability Protection for Volunteers
- Volunteer Protection Act of 1997
- Clinton Signing Volunteer Protection Act
- Reason for Volunteer Protection Act
- Volunteer Protection Act CRS Report