Allies Summit: Pathways to Manhood

Allies Summit: Pathways to Manhood

By Fathers & Families Coalition of Utah

Fostering healthy masculinity, and addressing the root causes of gender-based violence through education and connection.

Date and time

Location

Viridian Event Center

8030 South 1825 West West Jordan, UT 84088

Agenda

9:15 AM - 10:45 AM

The State of American Men

Isha Bhatnagar | Equimundo


This session will explore key research findings on men’s well-being and the ways economic and political factors shape their lives. Presenters will introduce “care” as a powerful solution, inviting pa...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fathering Change: How Engaged Dads Empower Families and Build Safe Childhoods

Deondra Brown, Kevin Nielsen | Prevent Child Abuse Utah


Married co-presenters Kevin Nielsen, a parent educator with Prevent Child Abuse Utah, and Deondra Brown, survivor of child abuse and also with Prevent Child Abuse Utah, bring both professional and pe...

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Defining Masculinity: Balancing our Masculine & Feminine Energy

Siolo Toala, Tyson Kunz | Day Won


This session explores the concepts of divine masculinity and toxic masculinity, helping youth recognize and understand the differences between the two. Participants will also learn about feminine ene...

12:05 PM - 1:35 PM

Rebuilding Masculinities After Trauma

Rodrigo Coloma | Holy Cross Ministries


This presentation shares the experience of a psychoeducational support group for men over 18 who are primary or secondary victims of crime, sexual assault, and domestic violence. Using a gender-sensi...

12:05 PM - 1:35 PM

Healing Through this Together

Channae Haller | Justice By Objectives


This workshop explores trauma-informed, evidence-based tools that have empowered survivors of wrongful incarceration, domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, addiction, and severe mental hea...

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Teaching Healthy Masculinity Throughout a Lifetime

Brent Hinsley | YCC family Crisis Center


This session will explore approaches to teaching healthy masculinity to boys at every stage of development. Discussion will include how methods should adapt across different developmental periods and...

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Emotional Learning 101: Why Boys & Fathers Need to Feel & Cope with Emotions

Angie Jowers | Cope2Hope


The Emotional Learning 101 Workshop will address the importance of processing emotions, instead of burying them, and how to encourage an emotional connection between children and their father or fath...

4:10 PM - 5:10 PM

To Judge A Book: Stereotypes and Bias of Fatherhood

Xavier Cardona | 365 Dad


Caution: this workshop navigates through trauma utilizing strength-based perspectives and real life experience to enhance the importance of positive fathers, engagement, and nurturing fathers! Enjoy ...

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Highlights

  • 8 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Business • Educators

Join the Fathers & Families Coalition of Utah for the first-ever Men as Allies Summit — a powerful gathering of professionals, advocates, educators, and community leaders committed to redefining what it means to be a man in today’s world. This summit will focus on exploring issues impacting men today issues impacting men today—including healthy masculinity, mental health, re-entry support, and strategies to prevent gender-based violence.

Through a mix of keynote speakers, breakout sessions, and workshops, attendees will explore topics such as:

  • Healing-centered approaches to masculinity
  • Preventing and responding to gender violence
  • Mental health and emotional literacy for men and boys
  • Fatherhood, mentorship, and healthy relationships

Whether you work in education, public health, social work, criminal justice, advocacy, or youth programming—or simply care deeply about these issues—this summit offers a chance to learn, connect, and lead real change.


Exhibitor Opportunities

Interested in getting the word out about your organization? The Allies Summit is offering tabling opportunities. This is a great way to share your programs and connect with providers and advocates across Utah. Click the button below to learn more and register a spot.


CEU credit pending

Updates will be provided on which workshops qualify for CEU credit as they are confirmed.


Waiver option available if funds are a barrier. Please email dwayne@ffcutah.org for details.

Please contact dwayne@ffcutah.org (Programs Director) or angela@ffcutah.org (Marketing & Events Coordinator) with any questions.

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Fathers & Families Coalition of Utah

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