
EHI Youth Remember 9/11 Through Service
On September 11, 2026, Emerald Hills Institute Youth led a meaningful service project honoring the memory of 9/11 while supporting unsheltered youth in our community. Designed as a youth engagement

Emerald Hills Institute Appoints Zeynep Kariparduc as Executive Director
The Emerald Hills Institute Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Zeynep Kariparduc as Executive Director. A member of EHI since 2010, Zeynep has served as Board

Remembering September 11: 25 Years of Remembrance, Unity, and Service
Today, on the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, Emerald Hills Institute remembers with deep respect and sorrow the thousands of innocent lives lost, as well as the families, first

Celebrating Creativity Through Turkish Water Marbling
On August 15, Emerald Hills Institute hosted a Turkish Water Marbling (Ebru) Workshop, bringing community members together to experience the centuries-old Turkish art of painting on water. During the hands-on

Emerald Hills Institute is pleased to welcome Alaa Kergaye to its Board of Directors.
Alaa holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematical Science, which she earned in 2012. Her professional experience spans accounting, real estate, and event planning. She has worked in accounting for

Emerald Hills Institute is pleased to welcome Pakiza Munir to its Board of Directors
Pakiza is a Grant Compliance Analyst with the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation. She previously worked with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity and other organizations, supporting economic development initiatives

Emerald Hills Institute is pleased to welcome Charlotte Gant, M.D., to its Board of Directors.
Dr. Gant is a retired psychiatrist, educator, and dedicated community volunteer whose career has centered on mental health, education, and service. After beginning her professional journey as a high

EHI Continues Its Support for Stuff the Bus
EHI Continues Its Support for Stuff the Bus On August 6, the Emerald Hills Institute team volunteered at Stuff the Bus, an annual initiative organized by United Way of Salt

Ready to Serve Our Community
We are grateful to the nearly 20 EHI volunteers who came together ready to support the Granite Education Foundation and its important work for local students on August 4. Thanks