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Hilary Craner

Hilary Craner is a mom of four who is all about the simple joys in life. She’s a cookie dough and peanut butter chocolate ice cream aficionado, with a sandy beach or mountain trail as her dream escape. Laughter is her daily dose of happiness, and she’s a firm believer in Jesus Christ. By day, she’s a creative graphic designer who loves to sprinkle positivity and inspiration into her designs. In a nutshell, she’s a mom, an outdoor lover, a laughter guru, a faithful soul, and a designer on a mission to spread joy.

Holly Richardson

Holly Richardson is the editor of Utah Policy and a columnist for the Deseret News. A former Utah legislator, she holds a master’s degree in professional communication and a Ph.D. in political science. In addition to politics, Dr. Richardson has written on peace building, conflict resolution, refugees, faith, family and more. She and her husband, Greg, are the parents of a large and unique family.

Hope Wright

Hope was born and raised in Mesa, AZ where her ancestors pioneered the area. Family is her dearest possession, and she loves to travel. The Gospel has always been the most important principle in Hope's life. She loves gaining more light and knowledge while diving deeper into the scriptures.

Krista M. Isaacson

Krista M. Isaacson is the author of Unbearable Burden, a memoir about the loss of her daughter to a cancerous brain tumor and how, with Christ, that burden has become bearable. She serves as a Gospel Library App User Awareness Missionary, loves her mountain bike named Breezy, and collects too many vintage children’s books.

John Fossum

John Fossum spent his formative teenage years in Georgia, where he learned from firsthand experience the importance of building one’s life upon the Rock of Jesus Christ. He is the author of Spiritual Foundations, a book designed to help people deepen and strengthen their connection to God. After returning home from a mission to the Philippines, John attended college to study English and met his wife, Sarah, in the first English class he signed up for—poetry. John and Sarah are the parents of five children and the grandparents to one grandchild. John has spent his professional career as a religious educator for the Church Educational System in various capacities. He is an optimist, a living witness of God’s goodness and grace, and believes that all will work out in the end.

Jenedy Paige

Jenedy Paige was born with two God-given gifts: she’s an early riser and she’s consistent. She’s used her natural abilities to become a professional oil painter and an American Ninja Warrior athlete. She believes we all have a divine spark that really does make us capable of achieving anything as long as we’re willing to work really really hard for it. She is the biggest fan of her alma-mater, BYU-Idaho, and credits herself as the “product of a great art education.” She is a wife, a mother, a teacher, a runner, and her mom says she struggles with being able to relax. When she’s not in her studio or the gym, she loves to be in her kitchen, creating delicious healthy food for her family. She thanks God every day for carefully leading her down a path she could have never imagined for herself.

Haley Lundberg

Haley was the production editor for LDS Living with a passion for writing and social media. Previously, she worked at Boncom where she assisted with influencer and social media marketing and social media for Church campaigns like “Light the World” and “Because of Him.” You can often find Haley traveling with her husband, Mike, and snuggling her two kids, Calvin and Charlotte.

Chanté Sinclair Stutznegger

Chanté Sinclair Stutznegger is the co-founder of Sinclair Consulting Group and Instagram's Let’s Talk Sis. She is also the cohost, alongside her sister Alexis, of The Let’s Talk Sis Podcast, where they engage in real conversations about race, diversity, and human connection.

Margaret Darby, Deseret News

Scott M. Peterson, ChFC®, Peterson Wealth Advisors