CSBS Honors Five Exceptional Alumni at
2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards Celebration

As the executive director of Utahns Against Hunger, Gina Cornia has dedicated more than 25 years to combating hunger and poverty in Utah. She advocates for food security and connects vulnerable populations—including seniors, people with disabilities, and low-income families—to essential resources. Gina played a pivotal role in establishing the Salt Lake City Food Policy Council and chairs Utah’s Food Security Council, which promotes equitable access to healthy foods. Her work has garnered awards from organizations such as the Food Research and Action Center and Slow Food USA, and her commitment to community service is rooted in her volunteer work at the U’s Bennion Center during her years as a student.

With 30 years of public service, Jill Remington Love has made a lasting impact on Salt Lake City and the State of Utah. Recently appointed Chief Administrative Officer under Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, Jill previously led efforts to build homeless shelters and revitalize Main Street during her service on the City Council. Her tenure as the executive director of the Utah Department of Cultural and Community Engagement was marked by her work to establish a new state history museum. A lifelong advocate for community well-being, Jill attributes her success to the education and skills she honed at the U, where she earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees.