Blake Townsend - is a local Utahn who has spent his life becoming more and more inspired by those who consistently and proactively advocate for the rights they believe in and for their community. He earned his degree in Political Science at Utah State University, where many of his classes were built around open forum discussions and building empathy for those needing help. In his career, he has become aware of the importance of advocating for oneself and for the rights of others! His career began in the dynamic environment of tech recruiting but has now transitioned into the nonprofit labor sector. He has spent the last 3 years traveling to all parts of the state, talking to Utahns about employment-related issues and hearing from working families about the issues they face. 

Overall, he is a strong labor advocate, knows the affordability crisis must be addressed head-on, and is extremely worried about the current state of the Great Salt Lake.