Active Engagement Retreat
Find Your
At the Active Engagement Retreat you will discover and reflect on your passions and purpose, learn how to recognize assets in your community, and learn how to best collaborate with community members to make an impact. During this 2-day retreat you will explore the Community Engagement Pathways, discover which pathways align with your goals, and network with local leaders from each pathway. You will leave with concrete next steps on how you can make a lasting social impact.

The 2023 Retreat
$25 registration includes:
- Lodging (overnight stay in cabin)
- Meals (Friday lunch & dinner, Saturday breakfast) and snacks
- Learning materials
- Activities
- SWAG
- Shuttle from U of U Trax (if needed)

Community Engagement Pathways Panel

1st Lady Abby Cox

Fiston Mwesige
Prevention Specialist, Rape Recovery Center
Community Organizing & Activism Pathway

Sui Lang L. Panoke
Senior Vice President, Diversity. Equity. Inclusion., Zions Bank
Social Entrepreneurship and Corporate Social Responsibility Pathway

Mohan Sudabattula
CEO, Project Embrace
Philanthropy Pathway

Tanner Bennett
Renter's Advocacy Network
Policy & Governance Pathway

Alex Lancaster, Ph.D
Assistant Professor, Weber State University
Community Engaged Learning & Research Pathway
Activities

Large & Small Group Sessions

Community Engagement Pathways Panel
Through the panel discussion, you will meet professionals in their respective fields who are dedicated to making a positive impact in our state through different Community Engagement Pathways.

Camping Activities
Enjoy the beauty of camping in Emigration Canyon, roasting marshmallows over the fire, and bonding with other change-makers from across the state.