Managing Director
Mindy B. Young has extensive experience in film, theater, education, and advocacy. Holding both a Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Utah, she uses her creative touch to inspire program development, connect organizations and maximize collaboration. Mindy has spent years engaging young people and adults in public speaking, performing, curriculum planning, arts integration, and performance at Southern Utah University and Utah Valley University, along with other schools, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Mindy has been awarded Best in State for Teaching and is a Coca-Cola Distinguished Educator. She has been a guest presenter on 511 Talk, All Ears English, a featured presenter at the International TESOL conference and on TEDx and was recently awarded the 40 over 40 making an impact award. As a Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Mindy is delighted to be utilizing her creative, educational and administrative skills in several capacities at Equality Utah including developing their Business Equality Leader program featuring engaging presentations focused on creating belonging in the workplace. Mindy has been producing, directing and starring in spectacular events and shows for over 20 years including Equality Utah's annual Allies Gala featuring stars such as Gloria Steinem, Billy Porter and the Indigo Girls. Her most fulfilling role is that of mother of 5 fantastic boys.
