Tamara W. Runia

Sister Tamara W. Runia was sustained as First Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency on April 1, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023.

She previously served with her husband as leaders of the Australia Sydney Mission (2018–2021). She also has served as stake scripture class instructor, stake Young Women president, and stake Relief Society presidency counselor.

Sister Runia studied broadcast journalism at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. Her civic service includes 20 years on the board of the Provo Food & Care Coalition and the Provo City Parks and Recreation board.

Tamara Wood Runia was born March 2, 1961, in Concord, California. She married R. Scott Runia on May 23, 1981. She and her husband have seven children.