ACME Session: Unstoppable

Recording from the October 26, 2023 panel discussion at the SLCPL Main Library.
In partnership with the Gender-Based Violence Consortium at the U of U, local artist Lilian Agar, and the Salt Lake City Public Library, the UMFA will hosted a dynamic panel discussion with community partners, art-making, and personal story collection that provides a safe space for participants to discuss and heal from the trauma of domestic violence. Offering an inclusive, safe space that fosters dialogue among community members of all ages, we hope to engage with students and faculty, artists, advocates, and families of all types.
More on the Gender-Based Violence Consortium :
The GBVC seeks to celebrate local leadership currently advocating for gender-based violence, by normalizing and championing resilience. Their intention is to share with the community a collection of multimedia portraits and artworks, and to provide positive learning experiences to the audience about collective perspectives and experiences. As a result, the community can benefit from the long-lasting effects of education to prevent violence while promoting their overall well-being. 
The Panelists :
Annie Isabel Fukushima :
Dr. Annie Isabel Fukushima is the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies and the Interim Associate Dean of Research and Academic Affairs for the School for Cultural & Social Transformation. Dr. Fukushima is the project lead and co-principal investigator for the Gender-Based Violence Consortium.  
Lilian Agar :
Originally from Mexico and previously based in Los Angeles, Lilian Agar is a Salt Lake City multi-media artist-activist, correctional counselor, therapist in training and undergraduate research fellow at the Gender-Based Violence Consortium in the University of Utah. 
Yolanda Francisco-Nez :
Ms. Francisco-Nez is the executive director of Restoring Ancestral Winds, Inc.. Yolanda is a strong advocate of the Native people, especially women and children, and uses her expertise to help inform policy and advocate change.  
Brandy Farmer :
Brandy is a recognized leader in Utah regarding domestic violence prevention education and has developed curriculum to educate faith leaders, law enforcement, healthcare providers, journalists, business and professional leaders, and general populations-including teens and parents’ education on dating violence prevention.   
Trinh Mai :
Trinh is passionate about promoting the health and wellbeing of marginalized communities, people in general, and our planet. She currently owns and runs a private practice: Trinh Mai Counseling & Consulting where she conducts individual psychotherapy and well-being workshops. 
 
Sponsors:
Gender-Based Violence Consortium, U of U
School for Cultural & Social Transformation, U of U
Mellon Foundation
Utah Domestic Violence Coalition
 
Donors
ZAP, University of Utah