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Astrid S. Tuminez was born in a farming village in the Philippines and grew up in the slums of Iloilo City. She was educated by Catholic nuns and teachers as a child and later received a bachelor’s degree in international relations from Brigham Young University, a master’s degree in Soviet studies from Harvard, and a PhD in political science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is the author of Russian Nationalism Since 1856: Ideology and the Making of Foreign Policy and Rising to the Top? A Report on Women’s Leadership in Asia, as well as many other publications. She loves to travel, read, dance, run, and spend time with her family and students at Utah Valley University, where she serves as president.

Emily C. White

Emily White is an English Language educator who builds peace bridges one conversation at a time. Emily loves collecting small shells, tiny art, and big ideas.

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Jackie Wissinger

Jackie has learned that good things come to those who wait and pray. She is a convert to the Church and waited 11 years from the day of her baptism to marry her husband Blair in the Washington D.C. Temple. Almost 4 ½ years later, they welcomed their dear son Collwyn into their family. They now have a sweet daughter-in-law Kadrie and a precious grandson, Oliver. Jackie has served in the Church in the Primary and the Relief Society as well as serving in other callings. She enjoys cooking and baking, reading, knitting, and spending time with family and friends whether on the phone or in person. She is still waiting and praying for more good things to come in her life.

Jon Propper

Jon Propper and his wife Lindsay live in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where Jon serves his ward as a Sunday School instructor. A recent graduate of Maharishi International University, Jon is a teaching assistant in the field of South Asian studies and a language tutor. In partnership with leading Autistic advocacy organizations, Jon writes and vlogs about life as an Autistic adult: finding work, solving communication problems, and navigating relationships. As the first member of the Church of Jesus Christ in his family, one of Jon’s favorite subjects is disability support and the restored gospel.

President Russell M. Nelson

Russell M. Nelson was sustained and set apart as the 17th president and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, January 14, 2018, in the upper room of the Salt Lake Temple.

Elijah Beck

My name’s Elder Beck. I enjoy playing football wrestling and lifting weights. I’m also a licensed barber and enjoy cutting people’s hair. I grew up in the church and have more recently become very close to God through examples of friends going out on missions and now myself being out on a mission. I am serving in Lima, Peru and can’t wait to get started!

Easton Sargent

My name is Easton, and I am currently a student at BYU-Idaho. I served a full time mission in St George Utah, and I have been home for a year. I love Skiing, Mountain Biking and really anything outdoors, as well as hanging out with friends!

Cooper Sargent

My name is Cooper Sargent. I will be serving a mission in Guatemala Antigua from 2023-2025. I love sports and can beat anyone in my family at pretty much anything. I love my family, skiing and tennis. The church is true book is blue.