* By and for LGBT and allied youth

* For parents, supportive adults and allies

* For professionals (including school teachers,administrators and counselors; mental health and other supportive professionals)

 

Our theme is building bridges and supporting youth through: 

 

* Youth leadership and self expression

* Strengthening families

* Preventing homelessness, suicide and risky behaviors

* Providing options for youth experiencing homelessness

* Better health, wellness, educational and professional options for youth

 

Featured speakers and workshops confirmed to date:

 

* Dr. Caitlin Ryan: Family Acceptance Project 

* Kendall Wilcox: Far Between, Empathy First Initiative
    Dinner  

* Charles Frost: Supporting and Mentoring LGBT Youth 

* Jean Goode: Host Homes and Lost Boys 
* Equality Utah, Advocacy Workshops 

* Shelbi Day, GSA Specialist, Lamba Legal

* Utah ACLU:  Students' Rights
    (special workshops for youth and for adults)

* Rachel Peterson: Improving Outcomes for Homeless Youth

* Cai Noble, Operation Shine America:     

    Homeless Youth Ambassadors

* Put This on the Map: Youth Workshops

* PFLAG:  Supporting youth, strengthening families

* Gay Straight Alliance Network

* Alan Bounville: Theater and Activism Workshop

* Jerry Rapier, Plan B Theatre Company:  "Adam and Steve"

* John Dehlin, Mormon Stories