Utah Forward Party

About Forward

About Forward

More unites us than divides us.

 

That means rejecting political extremes and working together to take real action on every important issue for the unrepresented majority in American politics. We're not building a copy of the current parties, which are dragging our country backwards. We're moving American politics forward, with a party focused on innovative, collaborative, and common-sense solutions that work for the majority.

About Forward

A New Path Forward

GRACE AND TOLERANCE

Forward believes in our shared humanity; this community approaches one another with grace and tolerance. We find ways to pick people back up rather than knock them down. We won’t cancel people or cast them out of the party for not falling in line.

<b>GRACE</b> AND <b>TOLERANCE</b>
BOTTOM UP, NOT TOP DOWN

Forward empowers you and those in your community to find solutions that work, and we give you the tools and training to get it done. We won’t dictate a rigid, top down policy platform and expect it to work for all Americans.

<b>BOTTOM UP,</b> NOT TOP DOWN
DIVERSE THINKING ISN'T JUST WELCOME. IT'S REQUIRED.

We are creating a political home for everyone willing to set aside the partisan extremes and find practical ways to make this country better. We welcome new ideas and fearless conversations around the most important issues facing our state and nation. We won’t silence debate or refuse to adapt to the modern world.

<b>DIVERSE THINKING</b> ISN'T JUST WELCOME. IT'S REQUIRED.
Meet the officers and directors of the Utah Forward Party. Want to be a volunteer leader yourself? Get in touch!

Our Leadership Team

Meet the Utah Forward Party leadership team. Interested in a leadership role? Fill the form! You can also check out our Org Chart.

Miles Pomeroy - Co-Lead
Miles Pomeroy - Co-Lead
12 year Herriman resident, Father of 3, Married to a Marriage Therapist, Software Engineer, BYU alum, Disaffected former Republican, Former House District 49 Democratic candidate.
Adam Teuscher - Co-Lead
Adam Teuscher - Co-Lead
Adam received a bachelor’s in computer science and now works as a software engineer for a small company focused on computer vision solutions and automation for the agriculture and food industries. Adam found Andrew Yang in 2019 and has been a fan ever since. Adam is eager for election reform to become a reality and to help connect those who share that goal.
Jared Wood - Comms - Social Media
Jared Wood - Comms - Social Media
Jared received his bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Information Systems from Utah Valley University and currently works for a local business as a system designer and software developer. Jared has been involved in politics on a precinct level, serving several terms as precinct chair as well as state and county delegate. Jared is excited to be a part of building the Forward Party, especially at the local level.
Lynn Taylor - Comms - Writing
Lynn Taylor - Comms - Writing
Lynn earned a bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering and an MBA with a focus in eBusiness. He served for 10 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he flew the A-10 Thunderbolt II (affectionately known as the "Warthog") and taught the Army and the Air Force how to play nice together. Lynn is a friend of innovative ideas, a foe of rancorous tribalism, and a fan of Forward Party ideals. (He also likes to write.)
Phil Boileau - Co-Lead
Phil Boileau - Co-Lead
Phil received a BA in English and Film Studies from the University of Michigan and now works as an independent data management consultant for businesses and nonprofits nationwide. Forward has provided Phil with the political formula he always wanted to believe was possible: More Parties = Healthier Parties. He’s a recent transplant to Utah, so be sure to tease him if you hear him mispronounce Tooele or Hurricane.
Shivom Parihar - Young Forwardists of America Director
Shivom Parihar - Young Forwardists of America Director
Shivom is a current high school student who has worked on campaigns at the congressional, statewide, and local level since 2020, including as Field Director for Forward endorsed House candidate January Walker. He joined Forward via the Serve America Movement, of which he was also the state youth lead, and has a passion for civil discourse, approval voting, and open primaries.
Laura Johnson - Events
Laura Johnson - Events
Laura is a former middle school teacher and business owner who moved to Utah from Florida in 2006. As a believer in “Positive Politics”, Laura is excited about the future of the Forward Party and loves the idea of uniting Americans on both sides of the political aisle while empowering them to solve problems instead of fighting over them. Laura also loves snowboarding and hiking Utah mountains with her husband, Derek, as well as supporting local restaurants and businesses with her two daughters.

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