Leticia Bentley, Founder
In 2005, public school teacher Leticia Bentley was being called on more and more to serve as an interpreter and advocate for Moab's growing immigrant population. As the need for bilingual and multicultural education, advocacy, and crisis intervention grew, Bentley recruited a core of dedicated volunteers who officially formed the Moab Valley Multicultural Center in 2007. Today, the Center employs 8 staff members, has hundreds of volunteers, and provides thousands of hours of direct service annually. The Center has grown to serve not only Moab's immigrant populations but anyone in need, specifically vulnerable populations.