PARK CITY, UT – A brand new Leader Lab has been launched by Park City Community Foundation to address the critical need for diverse representation on nonprofit boards, committees, and other leadership bodies throughout Park City and Summit County. The comprehensive program specifically targets emerging leaders from underrepresented communities, including Latinx, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented groups, enhancing their skills and networks needed to take on meaningful decision-making roles.
“We are excited to launch this program because we know that when we expand the voices at the table, we strengthen our entire community,” said Diego Zegarra, Vice President of Impact at Park City Community Foundation. “Our nonprofits benefit immensely when leadership reflects the full diversity of the people they serve.”
The program responds to a well-documented challenge in nonprofit governance: the underrepresentation of diverse voices in leadership positions. By providing targeted training, mentorship, and networking opportunities, the initiative aims to create sustainable pathways for community members who have historically been excluded from decision-making spaces.
In its effort to help solve our area’s greatest challenges, Park City Community Foundation helps foster a robust, local nonprofit sector. When Leader Lab graduates go on to serve on nonprofit boards, join committees, and become advocates for their communities, the ripple effects will strengthen the entire nonprofit sector in Summit County.
“This isn’t just about filling seats on boards,” explained Joel Zarrow, CEO of the Community Foundation. “It’s about ensuring that the people making decisions about our community’s future truly represent and understand the needs of all residents.”
The program brings together experienced community leaders, nonprofit professionals, and private sector representatives as facilitators and mentors. Participants will engage in seven specialized modules, which include:
In its inaugural year, the program emphasizes flexibility and participant input, inviting cohort members to help shape and refine the curriculum for future iterations. This collaborative approach ensures the program remains responsive to community needs and participant experiences.
The first cohort will be a group of up to ten emerging leaders and will kick off on November 3. The program will be held once a month for seven months, with classes starting in the evenings.
For more information about the Leader Lab, including application details, mentorship, and partnership opportunities, contact Diego Zegarra at diego@parkcityc.org.
About Park City Community Foundation: The Community Foundation plays a vital role in solving the greatest challenges in greater Park City. It cares for and invests in our people, place, and culture by bringing together local nonprofits, donors, and community leaders to contribute financial resources and innovative ideas to benefit all the people of Park City—now and in the future. As the home of Live PC Give PC, Women’s Giving Fund, Zero Food Waste, and other important initiatives, the Community Foundation has generated more than $82 million in total impact to the greater Park City community and Summit County since its inception in 2007. Learn more about donating, volunteering, fundraising, and getting involved at: parkcitycf.org
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