Allies Summit: Pathways to Manhood
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 84088Agenda
9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
The State of American Men
Isha Bhatnagar | Equimundo
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
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Defining Masculinity: Balancing our Masculine & Feminine Energy
Siolo Toala, Tyson Kunz | Day Won
12:05 PM - 1:35 PM
Rebuilding Masculinities After Trauma
Rodrigo Coloma | Holy Cross Ministries
12:05 PM - 1:35 PM
Healing Through this Together
Channae Haller | Justice By Objectives
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Teaching Healthy Masculinity Throughout a Lifetime
Brent Hinsley | YCC family Crisis Center
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Emotional Learning 101: Why Boys & Fathers Need to Feel & Cope with Emotions
Angie Jowers | Cope2Hope
4:10 PM - 5:10 PM
To Judge A Book: Stereotypes and Bias of Fatherhood
Xavier Cardona | 365 Dad
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Highlights
- 8 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
About this event
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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