"There are no words that can tell the hidden spirit of the wilderness that can reveal its mystery, its melancholy and its charm." Teddy RooseveltTaylor Hartman is an accomplished marketing director, public relations expert and journalist based in Utah. Currently serving as the Director of Marketing and Communications for Visit Ogden, Utah, Taylor has a passion for places and what makes them unique. This passion comes out through both data and storytelling and a deep drive to understand the world around us.In addition to his role at Visit Ogden, Taylor contributes as a writer to multiple publications, including Utah Stories, the Utah Investigative Journalism Project, and lends his voice to commentary and op-eds as needed. He has a track record of producing impactful pieces with a focus on investigative journalism and telling the story of people and community. Taylor has won numerous awards for his investigative journalism work from the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ).Taylor is committed to the community, serving as a governor-appointed member of the Martin Luther King Jr. Human Rights Commission and contributing to thoughtful discussions and dialogues on human rights issues. This includes working on the Utah Compact on Racial Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and the development of a special Utah license plate celebrating the state's diverse populations.