Safe Zone Utah shares anti-bullying, domestic violence and suicide awareness resources with individuals, groups and businesses in the greater Salt Lake City valley area and throughout Utah. Some of our work includes

  • Presentations to businesses on how to create safe spaces for LGBTQIA+ employees and community members;

  • Partnering with the Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce and the business community on LGBTQ+ trainings;

  • Individual and group training sessions on LGBTQ+ topics; and

  • Opportunities for businesses to become “SafeZone Utah” certified as a safe place with available resources.

Meet the Team

Jess Burns
She/They

Board Member at Large & Northern Utah Trainer

Nick Arteaga
He/They

Board Chair & Northern Utah Trainer

Nathan Larsen
He/Him

Board Treasurer

Ed Turner
He/Him
Safe Zone Utah | Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce Board Liaison

Mitski Avalox
She/Her
Program Administrator & Trianer | Southwest Utah

Bonnie O’Brien
She/Her
Program Administrator | Northern Utah

Liz Pitts
She/They
Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber President & CEO - Safe Zone Utah Administrator & Advisor

Our mission is to create safer spaces for LGBTQ+ community members through education and advocacy by providing training and resources to Utah businesses.

SafeZone Utah is made possible by: