'Ofa Fotu is the daughter of Janet and Viliami Fotu. With her son, Niua-boy, she plays piano accompaniment for the primary in their beautiful and brilliant Tongan ward. Between Sundays, she can be found teaching writing and language arts, working through a treadmill of graduate courses, and vegetable gardening.

Northern born and southern raised, Sherry married her longtime college friend, Brent, and together they live in Knoxville with Team Dial: Peyton (12), Mia (10), and Christian (6). She is a Marketing and DEI Advisor through her own company Dial Services, LLC, which focuses on improving processes that spurs growth within organizations including her first clients, Alexis and Chantè of Let’s Talk Sis. She loves to read books, eat ice cream and walk outdoors in her neighborhood.

Bret and JeaNette Smith served as mission president and companion of the Santo Domingo East Mission in the Dominican Republic from 2017 to 2020. They spent 32 months witnessing miracles that had nothing to do with the COVID-19 virus. They retired from their careers—Bret as a general manager at United Technologies and JeaNette as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist—to serve their mission. Bret is currently serving as a bishop of the San Jose Spanish-speaking ward in Jacksonville, Florida. Jeanette is the author of Side by Side: Supporting a Spouse in Church Service, which she wrote the first time Bret served as a bishop. She is currently working on a novel about missionaries in the Dominican Republic. Bret and JeaNette are the parents of four married children and 12 grandchildren.

Emily Inouye Huey is a teacher and the author of BENEATH THE WIDE SILK SKY. She can be found at emilyhuey.com or on Instagram @emily_inouye_huey.

Harry L. Michael, born and raised on Beardy's Reservation, became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ after witnessing his parents and younger siblings' baptism when he was around 19. He retired after working with First Nation organizations, and with federal and provincial correctional systems. During his career, he helped create healing facilities and cultural programs for indigenous incarcerated offenders in the Criminal Justice system. In the Church, he has served as a member of the bishopric, branch presidency, and as a stake high councilor.

Nassari Alvarez Everett is a 2nd generation Latter-day Saint, a lover of ice cream (especially la Michoacana), mother of three incredible sons and die-hard fan of all things Jane Austen. She enjoys directing the Dia de los Muertos celebration at Thanksgiving Point to help encourage her community of all ethnicities to connect with their ancestors and preserve their family history. She resides in Pleasant Grove, Utah with her husband Kent.

Toni Ragsdale was born in Chicago, Illinois. Most of her childhood was unpleasant, and she grew up in poverty. She has three biological children and also raised her sister's children when she became ill and passed away. She works full-time as Manager of the Customer Service Dept for Insure-Rite, State of Utah Insurance Verification Department. Toni is married to one of God's most fabulous creations, Rev. Jay Ragsdale. She and her husband are the founders of the Fill the Pot Ministry. The organization started in Pioneer Park 15 years ago with a captivated audience of 4 people; today, they feed an average of 421 people a week within our community. Toni has served on several community boards and projects. She Loves serving in the kingdom of God. She served many years at Calvary Baptist Church, where she grew, worshipped, and implemented and co-directed the Mentorship program for young women called G.R.A.C.E. She was the Director of the Women Ministry and Children's Church for nine years. Toni enjoys Partnering with other community organizations of all faiths, encouraging sisterhood, and mentoring women. In April 2019, she received the Humans Rights award by the Church Women United Organization. She has spoken at several women's events and events for The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints. She has started a Women's Ministry called TINT, which welcomes all faiths and builds a stronger relationship with Christ. She considers herself a sister-soldier, with a reputation of love and integrity, understanding, servant, and excellent leadership. She values growth, self-reflecting, and honesty. Her passion for God is non-negotiable; her love for her family is without measure; her love for her friends and community is without question. She thrives from waking up and, another day, a new opportunity to be used by God.

Russell T. Osguthorpe has authored four books and more than 70 articles on religion and education. He holds a PhD in instructional psychology and has served as a professor and administrator at Brigham Young University. He has also served in a variety of Church callings, including serving as Sunday School general president from 2009-2014. He has conducted seminars in more than 25 countries and speaks several languages. He recently published a book titled Filled with His Love.