Michael S. Styles

As our children are the voices tomorrow, it’s important that we cultivate,

encourage, and nurture those voices to fight against bigotry, racism and

injustice. We are living in a multi-cultural, multi-racial and multi-ethnic society.

If we are committed to the fruition Dr. King's dream, then we must be

committed not just one day a year, but 365 days a year.

The Adopt-A-School Program is committed to educating elementary school

children about Dr. King's beliefof respect, acceptance and understanding for

all people, and the importance of civic participation.

My hope is that your elementary school will join us in this every important mission.

BIO

Michael S. Styles, MPA

Michael Styles is a native of Utah where he attended Olympus High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science with a minor in Ethnic Studies from the University of Utah. Styles holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Golden Gate University.

 In 2004 Styles was a appointed by the Honorable Governor Jon M. Huntsman Jr., to serve as one of the Director’s for the Office of Ethnic Affairs and as the Program Director for the Utah Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Rights Commission which includes the Adopt-A-School Program and the annual Utah Martin Luther King, Jr. “Drum Major Awards” Luncheon.

As one of the directors for the Office of Ethnic Affairs, Styles duties include working with the Governor’s ethnic advisory councils and ethnic business leaders in addressing economic development concerns and partnership opportunities.

In 2005, Mr. Styles was instrumental in facilitating the development of the Utah Black Chamber of Commerce and was appointed to serve on the state commission on aging.

In 2006, he was selected by Senator William Bennett to participate in the African American Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. and was awarded the 2005-2006 Red Cross (Salt Lake Chapter) “Heroes Award” for his work with the victims of the Katrina Hurricane disaster. 

In 2007 Mr. Styles was appointed to serve a four year term on the Utah Anti-discrimination and Labor Advisory Council.

Mr. Styles, is an adjunct professor at the University of Utah and Salt Lake Community College where he teaches U.S. Government & Politics.

His belief is tha we are our brother's and sister's keeper. His goal is to be an agent of change in dismantling barriers that prevent us from building a more respectful and caring community.

To contact Mr. Styles to speak to your school or organization: mstyles@utah.gov