What People Are Saying About HREC

“The work of HREC is probably the most significant contribution being made to the unity of our people throughout the state. I give HREC my greatest personal confidence.”

-Carolyn Tanner Irish (The Rt. Rev.)
The Episcopal Diocese of Utah

“The Utah Family Center finds the training of HREC one of the best as an aid to Parents as Teachers family educators.”

-J. Margaret Bunoforte
Utah Family Center

“The student reaction to the workshops of HREC was overwhelmingly positive. It was perhaps the first time (these incarcerated youth) they have looked at their own biases or had made the connection between bias, hatred and violence. I wish this training could be incorporated in all curricula, but until then, HREC has a vital role to play. I highly recommend their services.”

-Patrick Colclough
Teacher, Wasatch Youth Center

“HREC is making a difference in our world one person at a time. Each individual that you have touched is more illuminated than before your training.”

-Rachel Beal,
AmeriCorps AMUU Director

“HREC has facilitated trainings for my university students for the past five years. The interactive presentation is unique and powerful. As a seasoned instructor of this class, I recognize the work of HREC to be one of the most effective and lasting educational experiences my students have encountered. As long as I am teaching this course I will make every effort to have HREC in my classroom.”

-Tony Smith, CCLS, MPA
Primary Children’s Medical Center

“I continue to invite HREC to teach in my health class as to address issues such as discrimination and violence. Their presentation is interesting, educational and effective.”

-Syndney Aland
West High School

“After my opportunity to train with HREC I began to think critically about my beliefs and how they may affect others”

“This training should be offered more in professional settings.”

“I valued this experience and the leadership.”
- Three Medical Students from The University of Utah

“I enthusiastically support Carla Kelley and HREC. Carla’s students learn responsibility, respect and a connection to humanity. We are very fortunate to have HREC classes in our school.”

-Sonia Woodbury,
Executive Director of City Academy Charter School

“HREC offers a number of vital educational programs that promote human equality, cultural competency and anti-bullying is society. Their work is essential to helping our community gain insight into the importance of human and equal rights.”

-Melinda Pettingill
Education Director, YWCA

“A glance at some recent horrific news headlines demonstrates the need for the work of HREC. You will find nor more committed and passionate advocates for anti-bias education than Carla Kelley and her co-workers.”

-The Rev. Jessica Hatch,
Director Episcopal Community Services, Inc.