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MLK Week Planning Committee


We are proud to introduce the dedicated members of the 2026 MLK Week committee. This team is committed to honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through meaningful events that promote justice, community, and equality. Each member brings unique skills, passion, and leadership to ensure this year's MLK Week is a powerful reminder of our shared commitment to building a more inclusive and compassionate society.

MLK Week Leadership Team


LeiLoni McLaughlin(Chair)

Center for Community & Cultural Engagement

Director

leiloni.mclaughlin@utah.edu

Emma Houston
Eddy Thompson

L3Harris

Community Partner

edward.l.thompson@L3Harris.com

MLK Week Subcommittee Leads


Kris Bosman

MLK Week Youth Leadership Awards

Sallie Cooke

MLK Jazz Innovation Challenge

Keith Embray

MLK Week Men’s Basketball Game

University Marketing & Communications, Athletics Department

Executive Director, Senior Associate Athletic Director for Belonging

keith.embray@utah.edu

Brett Gaffney

MLK Day of Service

Martha Hernandez

MLK Week Winter Thrift Market

Kendall Van Horssen

MLK Week Blood Drive

Melissa Salguero

Utah Presents: MLK Ailey II Dance Performance

MLK Week Committee Members


Frances Battle

SLC School District, East High School

Community Partner

frances.battle@slcschools.org

Heidi Brett

Marriott Library

PR Director & Marketing

heidi.brett@utah.edu

Severin Sargent Catterton
Rodney T. Cohen

Assistant Dean

The Graduate School

rodney.cohen@utah.edu

Hillary Hettich

University Marketing & Communications

Account Executive & Copy Writer

hillary.hettich@utah.edu

Heather King
Jasen Lee

University Marketing & Communications

Manager of Public Relations & Marketing

jasen.lee@utah.edu

Kirsten Wang
Eric Warner
Marie Wintriss

University Marketing & Communications

Associate Director for Digital Strategy

marie.wintriss@utah.edu

MLK Week 2025


MLK Week is for EVERYONE. We invite all community members to join us in honoring Dr. King’s legacy by taking action to build a more just and connected society. Community involvement is essential in creating a future guided by connection, understanding, and compassion.