Utah Pride Center leader stepping down due to health concerns
The Utah Pride Center is undergoing significant changes, including a transition from its current leadership as Executive Director Ryan Newcomb steps down. The Utah Pride Center (UPC) is undergoing significant changes, with Executive Director Ryan Newcomb stepping down due to health concerns. Chad Call, who was the director of the Utah Pride Parade in 2022 and 2023 and had been acting as the Volunteer Director for the 2024 Festival and Parade, will serve as the interim executive director. The UPC is also moving from its current building, which was sold to recover from a 2023 financial crisis, to the McIntyre Building at 68 South and Main Street. The new location will provide gathering spaces, offices for mental health providers, and room for programming and events. The Board of Directors has revised the organization's strategic plan, prioritizing programming that aligns with community partners and ally organizations while avoiding competition or overlap in services.
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The Utah Pride Center is undergoing significant changes, including a transition from its current leadership as Executive Director Ryan Newcomb steps down.
Health concerns prompted Newcomb to step away from the position, according to a letter from Board Chair Jess Couser. His final day will be April 1.
Chad Call, who was the director of the Utah Pride Parade in 2022 and 2023 and had been acting as the Volunteer Director for the 2024 Festival and Parade, will serve as the interim executive director.
The UPC is also moving from its current building, which was sold to recover from a 2023 financial crisis, to the top floor of the McIntyre Building at 68 South and Main Street.
The new location will feature gathering spaces, offices for mental health providers, and room for programming and events.
In addition to the move, the UPC has partnered with Flourish Therapy to provide culturally competent and affordable mental health care to LGBTQIA+ individuals, families, and friends. Two Flourish Therapy providers will be housed inside the Utah Pride Center.
The Board of Directors has also revised the organization's strategic plan, prioritizing programming that collaborates with community partners and ally organizations while avoiding competition or overlap in services.
The plan also re-commits to fiscal responsibility, operational excellence, and transparency.
The 2024 Pride Festival and Parade will be held on June 1-2, with the festival serving as a tribute to past years when it was accessible to small businesses and large sponsors alike.