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History of the Center | Board of Directors

The Multicultural Center of Cache Valley is a non-sectarian, non-denominational institution. Its primary mission is to assist minorities in Cache Valley who request assistance in reaching their full potential as a citizens and visitors of the United States of America. The Center promotes the integration of minorities into the community without the loss of the rich cultural heritage of the many nations from which they originate. The Center functions as a non-profit organization, 501( c ) ( 3 )

The Multicultural Center of Cache Valley was established in 1994. It was founded to provide for the needs of an ever-expanding minority population in the Cache Valley. Since that time, the Center has provided services in areas including education, health, nutrition & legal matters. The Center’s Annual Report for 2005 reflect more than 1300 people were assisted through various programs. Primarily the Center functions as a network of support by providing information of other service in Cache Valley as well as offering basic classes. The Center is recognized by members of the Cache Valley minority community as a place to receive assistance & support regardless of their ability to pay for those services or religious affiliation.

There is an increasing need for a center that offers the services currently available at the Multicultural Center of Cache Valley because of the expansion of the minority population of Cache Valley. The services of the Multicultural Center of Cache Valley can help to improve the quality of life for each minority immigrant, but by extension, the population of the entire valley through better integration of those minorities. Personnel, funding and a strong direction of leadership by the board will achieve a Multicultural Center that has a stronger impact on all Cache Valley residents.

History of the Center

The Multicultural Center of Cache Valley, formerly the Hispanic Center of Cache Valley, has provided services to the minority population for over 13 years being initiated in 1993/4. The Center was founded by the current director, Leo Bravo, who holds a Bachelor of Political Science, minor in Industrial Technology and a Masters in Instructional Technology. His life style has equipped him with skills in people management and judgment. He has become an ombudsman for the minority community in Cache Valley.

Mr. Bravo initiated the “The Hispanic Vocational Center,” to facilitate the integration of Hispanics into the larger society, to improve employment opportunities, and to encourage the larger society to increasingly value the Hispanic community. At the end of 1994, Mr. Bravo and Dr. Bartell Cardon, with other community leaders, formed a board of directors for a proposed Hispanic Center. Non-profit status was achieved by 1995. A business plan, by-laws and other corporate documents were generated.

Board of Directors

Chairperson
Bret Randall

Chairperson Elect
Dean Quayle

Treasurer
Peggy Chanson

Secretary
Vacant

Trustees
Lucy Delgadillo
Verne Bray
Jack Greene
Chantel Dimitricoff
David Butterfield
Anne Anderson
Blaise Chanson
Ann Maes
Heather Albee-Scott
Holly Smith