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Businesses, colleges pledge to Women’s Leadership Institute.

"Fathers of daughters in this country need to be outraged that a pay gap exists," said gender strategist Jeffery Halter, the launch event’s keynote speaker. "It should be a personal affront to you as a father that our society does not value your daughter as much as your son. Fathers of daughters need to get angry, and they need to do so with a sense of urgency."

More than 30 Utah businesses, nonprofits and government agencies pledged their support for the Women’s Leadership Institute and its ElevateHER challenge at the institute’s official launch Thursday afternoon.

ElevateHER, the institute’s first public campaign, seeks to elevate the status of women’s leadership in Utah businesses.

"Utah leads the nation as one of the best places to do business, but our women’s statistics lag behind most of the nation," said Lori Chillingsworth, chairwoman of the institute’s board. "Image what Utah could be like — will be like — once we engage all of her talent."

By Allison Oligschlaeger, Deseret News

Full Story: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865628737/Businesses-colleges-pledge-to-ElevateHER.html

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