Better.

Do Good.

Join us as we collaborate with key players in the world of social impact. Learn from renowned speakers who will share insights from their careers in social impact and ask questions during the intimate, interactive breakout discussions. Connect with students, partners, faculty, and alumni and enjoy a delicious lunch as we celebrate the 2nd annual Social Innovators Conference.

We are honored to present the 2024 Social Innovator of the Year award to  Shelaine and Derek Maxfield co-founders of Saprea, an organization that serves as a beacon of resources and hope in the prevention of and healing from sexual abuse.

Thursday, 28 March at 7:00 pm. Come hear from Derek about the unique approach Saprea brings to their nationwide work of sexual abuse prevention.

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Meet five great minds leading the social impact space as they share their ideas on how to Do Good. Better.

  • Ivan Carroll

    Intergenerational Poverty and Housing Access

    Ivan Carroll - Giv Group

    Interviewed by: Doug Hansen, Tanner Impact

  • Samira Harnish

    Reintegration in Communities

    Samira Harnish - Women of the World

    Interviewed by: Dan Heist, BYU Romney Institute

  • Trauma-Informed Leadership

    Chris Yadon - Saprea

    Interviewed by: Lisa Jones Christensen, BYU Organizational Behavior and Human Resources

  • Missy Larsen - Safe Utah

    Suicide Prevention in the United States

    Missy Larsen - SafeUt

    Interviewed by: Aliah Hall, BYU Wellness & Prevention

  • Suicide Prevention in the United States

    Barbara Stallone - SafeUt

    Interviewed by: Aliah Hall, BYU Wellness & Prevention

What is the right way to do the right thing? Come hear from a panel of social impact professionals to learn how ethical considerations guide their work.

Panelists: Trent Belliston (Saprea), Michelle Crawford (Circles Salt Lake), Katelyn Thacker (BanQu), Dan Packer (Bear Pack Industries).

Moderator: Aaron Miller, Ballard Center Director and Teaching Professor, at Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics.

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Breakout Session 1

Breakout Session 1

Learn from those who help create the culture, practices, and policies for individuals thriving in an organization - religious freedom,  collaboration, wellness, and embracing innovation.

Panelists: Cynthia Gambill (Saprea), Paul Lambert (Wheatley Institute), Megan Brewster (Declarative), Tim Erickson (Go Carpathian).

Moderated by Shannon Ellsworth, Adjunct Professor.

9:45 am - 10:45 am

Breakout Session 2

Hear from Ballard Center alums who have blazed a trail to careers in Social Impact.

Panelists: Cade Hyde (BanQu), Jayden Davis (The Policy Project), Adam Turville (Finlit), and Alison Cheney (Saprea).

Moderated by: Jill Piacitelli Associate Director of the Ballard Center for Social Impact.

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Breakout Session 2

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

You don’t need to be a non-profit to have an impact. Learn how businesses have taken their profit and turned it into impact.

Panelists: BreOnna Castaneda (Flying J Management), Britton Welsh (Beehive Cheese), Chris Yadon (Saprea), Kevin Christopher (Rockridge Law Firm).

Moderated by Cameron Crowther Adjunct Professor and Partner at Creosote Group.