Lía Baez Vidal
Young Women General Advisory Council Member
Sister Lía Baez was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 31, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She has served as ward Relief Society presidency counselor and teacher; ward service coordinator, interpreter/translator, and pianist; and full-time missionary in the Puerto Rico San Juan Mission.
Sister Baez earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at Westminster University. She is the director of policy for a nonprofit organization.
She was born in New York, New York, USA, to David A. Vidal and Marisol Cabral Vidal. She lives in the Pioneer YSA Spanish ward in the Pioneer YSA Stake in Utah.
Camille Buckley
Young Women General Advisory Council Member
Sister Camille (Cami) Buckley was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 30, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She has served as ward Relief Society president and teacher, temple ordinance worker and shift coordinator, young single adult service committee leader, and full-time missionary in the Argentina Bahía Blanca Mission.
Sister Buckley earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Brigham Young University. She currently works as an executive assistant at an experience management software company.
She was born in Provo, Utah, USA, to John William Buckley and Diane Davis Buckley. She lives in the Orem Utah YSA 13th ward, Orem Utah YSA 1st Stake.
Irene Caso-McCrary
Young Women General Advisory Council Member
Sister Irene Caso-McCrary was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 1, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She has served as ward Young Women and Relief Society president, ward Primary presidency counselor, Sunday School teacher, and full-time missionary in the Spain Bilbao Mission.
Sister Caso-McCrary earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University San Pablo CEU, Madrid Spain. She has had a long career in broadcast journalism and currently works as a media manager in the Church Communications Department.
Born in Madrid, Spain, to Juan Carlos Caso Soroa and Isabel Rioja Band, she is married to Michael McCrary, and they have two children. She lives in the Deseret Ward, Kaysville Utah Deseret Mill Stake.
Haylie Chase
Young Women General Advisory Council Member
Sister Haylie Chase was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 30, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She served as a “Come, Follow Me” facilitator, ward service committee member, Family Home Evening leader, and full-time missionary in the Londrina Brazil and Orlando Florida missions.
Sister Chase is currently attending Brigham Young University to receive a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
She was born in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, to David Aaron Chase and Rachelle Rasband Chase. She lives in the Provo 19th Ward, YSA 2nd Provo Utah Stake.
Emily Deans
Young Women General Advisory Council Member
Sister Emily Deans was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 7, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She has served as ward Young Women president, ward Primary and Relief Society presidency counselor, stake scripture class teacher, and Nursery leader.
Sister Deans earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business and also studied art history at Colorado State University while captaining the women’s volleyball team. She worked as director of marketing for BYU Athletics and in community building and education in Palo Alto, California, and Utah.
Born in Boise, Idaho, USA, to Stanford Parley Darger and Anne Carroll Peterson Deans, she is married to C. Logan Deans, and they have four children. She lives in the Edgemont 1st Ward, Provo Utah Edgemont North Stake.
Scharman Grimmer
Young Women General Advisory Council Member
Sister Scharman Grimmer was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 13, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She has served as stake and ward Primary president; ward Young Women president; ward Young Women, Primary, and Relief Society presidency counselor; stake Young Women camp director; Sunday School teacher; Seminary teacher; and Primary music leader, teacher, and Nursery leader.
Sister Grimmer earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Brigham Young University and a master’s degree in child and teen development from Syracuse University. She currently works as a child and teen development specialist, consulting parents on best developmental and relationship practices.
Born in Dallas, Texas, to Blaine Randall Thorn and Janet Scharman, she is married to Matthew Grimmer, and they have five children. She lives in the Alpine 9th ward, Alpine Utah Stake.
Katie W. Hughes
Young Women General Advisory Council Member
Sister Katie W. Hughes was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 30, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She has served as ward Relief Society president and teacher; ward Young Women presidency counselor, adviser, secretary, and camp director; and Primary teacher and music leader.
Sister Hughes earned a bachelor’s degree in human development and family studies from the University of Utah. She has worked for Church Education System youth and family programs at Brigham Young University and is an experienced business owner focused on nonprofit and interfaith work.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, to Randon W. Wilson and Gayle Dunford Wilson, she is married to William Cannon Hughes, and they have five children. She lives in the Angel Street Ward, Kaysville, Utah West Stake.
Rachel Larsen
Young Women General Advisory Council Member
Sister Rachel Larsen was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 28, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She has served as ward Relief Society presidency counselor, secretary, teacher, and ministering secretary; Family Home Evening leader; and full-time missionary in the Brazil Sao Paulo South Mission.
Sister Larsen has an associate degree from Utah Valley University in health administration and is working on a bachelor’s degree in communication. She works for Humanitarian Experience, a nonprofit that takes teenagers on humanitarian trips, and as a medical assistant for a local doctor.
She was born in Austin, Texas, USA, to Kelly Greg Larsen and Sarah Durrant Larsen. She lives in the Orem Utah 30th Ward, Orem Utah 3rd Stake.
Tamara McFadden
Young Women General Advisory Council Member
Sister Tamara McFadden was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 31, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She has served as stake and ward Young Women president; ward Relief Society and Young Women presidency counselor; seminary, Sunday School, Gospel Doctrine, and Relief Society teacher; and Primary music leader.
She is earning a bachelor’s degree in family studies from Brigham Young University.
Born in Redondo Beach, California, USA, to Porter Jones Hall and Janice Walker Hall, she is married to Robert A. McFadden, and they have six children and are the guardians of three children. She lives in the Alpine Cove Ward, Alpine Utah North Stake.
Jordan Murray
Young Women General Advisory Council Member
Sister Jordan Murray was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 31, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She has served as ward Relief Society presidency counselor, Young Women adviser, Sunday School teacher, and full-time missionary in the Independence and Kansas Wichita missions.
Sister Murray earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Brigham Young University. She currently works as president of Humanitarian Experience, Inc., a nonprofit that takes teenagers on humanitarian trips.
Sister Murray was born in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, to Richard Taz Murray and Tamera Kay Brown Murray. She lives in the Emigration YSA Ward, Salt Lake Bonneville YSA Stake in Utah.
Kathryn Reynolds
Young Women General Advisory Council Member
Sister Kathryn Reynolds was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 1, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She has served as ward Relief Society president; ward and stake Relief Society presidency counselor; Gospel Doctrine, Relief Society, and Primary teacher; temple ordinance worker; family history consultant; Relief Society General Advisory Council member (2020–22), Young Women camp director; and full-time missionary in the New York Utica Mission.
Sister Reynolds earned an associate degree in health science from BYU–Idaho and a bachelor’s degree in marriage, family, and human development and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Brigham Young University. Former executive assistant to a member of the Quorum of the Twelve. She is currently employed as a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) at a group practice.
She was born in Kiel, Germany, to John Arlon Reynolds and Olinda Leigh Hoehne. She lives in the Bountiful 7th Ward, Bountiful Utah South Stake.
Courtney Rich
Sister Courtney Rich was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 31, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She also served as ward Young Women presidency counselor and adviser, ward Primary presidency counselor, and Primary, Relief Society, and Sunday School teacher.
Sister Rich earned a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from Brigham Young University. She has worked in television and media consulting and is the founder of a social media brand.
Born in Wheaton, Illinois, USA, to Steven Dee Carlston and Diana J. Williams, she is married to Ryan C. Rich, and they have two children. She lives in the Strasburg Ward, Highland Utah Central Stake.
Barbara (Bobbie) Sandberg
Sister Barbara (Bobbie) Sandberg was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 31, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She has served as ward and stake Primary president and counselor, Primary Activities leader, ward and stake Relief Society presidency counselor, ward choir director, ward Young Women presidency counselor, and ward and stake Young Women camp director.
Sister Sandberg earned a bachelor’s degree in linguistics, a master’s certificate in TESOL, and a master’s degree in instructional psychology and technology from Brigham Young University.
Born in San Francisco, California, USA, to John S. Tanner and Susan Winder Tanner, she is married to Steven M. Sandberg, and they have six children. She lives in the Edgemont 2nd Ward, Provo Utah Edgemont Stake.
Ruth Todd
Sister Ruth Todd was called as a member of the Young Women General Advisory Council for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on May 31, 2023. She began serving on August 1, 2023. She has served as a Young Women General Advisory Council member; stake Young Women president; ward Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society presidency counselor; Gospel Doctrine teacher; and stake Young Women camp director.
Sister Todd earned both a bachelor of arts and MBA degree from Brigham Young University. Currently, she is an executive vice president and chief content officer for Bonneville International, serves on several community boards, and is a host for The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s weekly broadcast, Music & the Spoken Word. She is a former SVP of global public affairs, worked for 25 years as a television news anchor and reporter throughout the United States, taught broadcast journalism at BYU, and was a member of the Church Public Affairs media team and Church spokesperson.
Born in Safford, Arizona, USA, to Charles Edward Jones and Elizabeth Ann Anderson, she is married to Bryan Burton Todd, and they have five children. She lives in the Parleys 3rd Ward, Salt Lake Parleys Stake in Utah.