Betty Sawyer is an influential community leader, advocate, and educator based in Ogden, Utah. With over 40 years of service, she has been a driving force for social change, focusing on health, education, and cultural advocacy. As the president of the Ogden NAACP and the executive director of the Project Success Coalition, Betty has dedicated herself to uplifting marginalized communities and highlighting the rich African American history of Utah. She previously served as the Community Engagement Coordinator for Access and Diversity at Weber State University, where she also advised the NAACP College Chapter.
Betty earned a bachelor's degree in Health and Physical Education from Morgan State University, followed by a second bachelor's in Physical Therapy and a master's degree in Public Administration from the University of Utah. She currently serves on the Utah Board of Juvenile Justice, contributing to youth advocacy and juvenile justice reform. Throughout her career, Betty has been instrumental in the creation of the Utah Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission, the Utah Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Festival, and numerous boards dedicated to promoting diversity and equity. Betty’s work, grounded in the African proverb "Ubuntu: I am because we are," reflects her commitment to fostering unity, justice, and lasting positive change..