UPHA CONFERENCE

"Your tireless efforts, often behind the scenes, have made a profound impact on countless lives. In the face of unprecedented challenges over the past several years, you have shown unwavering commitment, compassion, and courage. You have been the frontline warriors, the unsung heroes, and the guiding lights during times of uncertainty.” Julie Gast, Utah State University

Thank you for being so committed to these values, your resilience to carry forward, and your passion for service, social justice, and dignity. You’ve got this. It might not feel like it today or tomorrow. Give yourself grace and space. And know that all of us who make UPHA are here to help, listen, commiserate, and pull you up when you are ready. We’ve got your back; we are your professional home, where you are seen and valued, and we are in this together.” Teresa Garrett, University of Utah

“Like our own Utah desert tortoise that survives by adapting and moving forward with quiet determination, we too in public health must carry on — not alone, but together. To carry on in protecting what matters, even when it's hard, with quiet determination. To carry on together by remembering that our work is not just a job, but a collective responsibility, to each other, to animals, to the land, and to future generations.” Carl Hanson, BYU