Utah Coalition Against Pornography
About UCAP
We are a dedicated, non-profit organization committed to raising awareness about the harmful effects of pornography and promoting prevention, education, and recovery. Founded in 2002, we have been working for over 23 years to unite individuals, organizations, and communities in their shared mission to combat pornography and its destructive impact. Through advocacy, education, outreach, and collaboration, we seek to empower people to make informed decisions and support healthier, more fulfilling lives. We are proud to introduce the members of our team, whose leadership and passion continue to drive our mission forward.
Utah Coalition Against Pornography
Meet the Team
Pamela Atkinson
Board Chair
Advisor to the last three governors in Utah, an Elder in the First Presbyterian Church, and a tireless advocate for the homeless and refugees in Utah.
James S. Jardine
Board Member, Executive Committee Vice-Chair
Attorney and Chair of the Public Affairs Council, Utah Salt Lake City Area, for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
John R. Murdock, LCSW
Board Member, Treasurer
Therapist in private practice helping individuals and families impacted by trauma and addictions.
Josie Stone
Board Member
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and owner of a clinical education and marketing company providing services both nationally and internationally. Current Vice-Chair of the Salt Lake Interfaith Roundtable.
Melissa Hackett
Executive Director
RN, MBA MHA, Loves working to bring practical tools and tips to indivdiuals, families, and the community
Jared Rees
Board Member, Southern Utah Committee Chair
Family Services Regional Manager- Las Vegas, Central and Southern Utah Welfare and Self-Reliance Services
Dan Gray, LCSW, CSAT
Board Member
Clinical director of the LifeSTAR Network program, which provides help for individuals and couples dealing with sexual addictions and compulsive behaviors.
Clay Olsen
Board Member
Co-Founder and President of Phase Alliance Co-Founder of Fight the New Drug
Jeffrey J. Ford, MS, MFT
Board Member, Southern Utah Conference Committee
Specializes in working with individuals and families struggling with sexual addiction at LifeSTAR St. George.
Stephen Moore, LCSW, CSAT, CPTT, CMAT
Board Member
Owner and Therapist of Ascension Counseling specializing in sexual compulsion, betrayal trauma and relationship repair; Co-Author of The Pornography Paradox and Co-Host of The PBSE Podcast.
Laura Palmer
Event Director
Laura Palmer has been working as the UCAP Event Director for the past seven years and planning conferences for over 18 years. She manages the conference logistical support with the help of volunteers.
Brina Vance
Lead Volunteer
Community advocate, business owner, wife and mother