The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) at Utah State University recently published a research brief, “ Belonging in Utah: Findings from Community Conversations with Women of Color .” The report draws from seven focus groups with Women of Color along the Wasatch Front to identify shared and community-specific themes related to their experiences. The findings reveal both interconnected challenges and those unique to specific racial and ethnic communities. The goal of this work is to elevate diverse perspectives and encourage leaders and community members to consider additional insights that foster greater inclusion and belonging throughout the state.

Background and Research Methods: From August 2024 to May 2025, the UWLP held seven focus groups with 85 Women of Color along th

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