Wendy ulrich

RElief Society General Board

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Sister Wendy Ulrich has a PhD in psychology and education from the University of Michigan and an MBA from UCLA. She is a licensed psychologist, a management consultant, and author of many books and articles among them a book titled “Let God Love You, Why We Don’t - How We Can” as well as a national best-seller she co-authored with her husband “They Why of Work”. She has been a visiting professor at Brigham Young University and has been President of the Association of Latter-day Saint Counselors and Psychotherapists. She has served in many ward and stake leadership callings, and she and her husband, Dave Ulrich, served as mission leaders in the Canada Montreal Mission. They have three children and ten grandchildren.

Daniel c. peterson

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Daniel C. Peterson is the president of the Interpreter Foundation, which publishes the online periodical Interpreter: A Journal of Latter-day Saint Faith and Scholarship, produces books, convenes conferences, and sponsors a weekly radio program:  https://interpreterfoundation.org.  He and his wife were the executive producers of the 2021 theatrical film Witnesses and have served in the same capacity for its 2022 docudrama sequel, Undaunted: Witnesses of the Book of Mormon.

A native of southern California who earned his doctorate at UCLA after study at BYU, in Jerusalem, and in Cairo, he retired on 1 July 2021 as a professor of Islamic studies and Arabic at Brigham Young University, where he had taught since 1985.

Formerly director of research and chairman of the board of the Foundation for Ancient Research and Mormon Studies (FARMS), now BYU’s Neal A. Maxwell Institute for Religious Scholarship, he is also a former president of the Society for Mormon Philosophy and Theology and is currently a member of the board of the Foundation for Religious Diplomacy.

steve moody

the paradox of perfection: How embracing our imperfection perfects us

“Nobody’s perfect!” We say these words all the time knowing that none of us can live a flawless life. Yet, our God has commanded us to be perfect, even as He is (Matthew 5:48). How are we to obey this seemingly impossible commandment? Paradoxically, we keep Christ’s commandment and become perfect when we collectively embrace our imperfections and walk together in His way of weakness. It is our weakness that allows Christ into our lives and it is the weaknesses of others that gives us the opportunity to be more Christ like.

Steve Moody received his Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Social Behaviors from the University of California, Irvine. He went on to receive his Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from the University of Southern California. At USC, his clinical focus was on working with families including marital therapy and relationships. Steve has a private practice, Huisken & Moody Counseling Services, in Irvine, CA where he specializes in relational therapy.

He has co-authored 2 books: Are We Special? The Truth and The Lie about God’s Chosen People and his most recent book, The Paradox of Perfection: How embracing our imperfection perfects us. He has guest lectured at Chapman University and has spoken at BYU’s Education Week for a number of years addressing topics about relationships, entitlement, perfectionism, and love.

K-von

FRIDAY NIGHT HEADLINER

K-von is the most famous Half-Persian comedian in the world. His style is versatile yet relatable with storytelling and high-energy performances about a variety of mainstream topics. Millions have seen his appearances on NETFLIX, NBC's ‘Last Comic Standing’, Dry Bar Comedy, and his popular TED Talk. He can be seen at Improvs headlining all over the nation currently.

This fall, he stars in a new hilarious movie alongside Jon Heder (aka Napoleon Dynamite). K-von will stay after the performance for a meet and greet and will be selling his book & likely other gear to any that may be interested.

Adrianne coleman,

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Adrianne Coleman is a cognitive behavioral life coach, teacher, and speaker. She has a Bachelor’s degree in English from Brigham Young University, and a Master’s degree in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica. Adrianne and her husband Jon lived internationally for ten years in England, Brazil, Singapore, and Canada, and they now live in Irvine. Adrianne has four adult children and five grandchildren. As a cognitive behavioral life coach, she helps her clients discover how the think-feel-act cycle creates results in their lives. She loves good conversation, good books, good food, seeing the world, and spending time in nature biking, hiking and paddleboarding.

Dan fuller

The Constitution of the United states: How it came to be and why it still matters

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Rachel evans,
Homicide detective

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Rachel’s law enforcement career began in 1998 when she was a member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team.  After spending 3-years as a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff, Rachel became a Los Angeles Police Officer.  Rachel has held assignments in Patrol, youth programs, and an elite and highly secret position at Internal Affairs-Special Operations Division, where she worked undercover to bust officers accused of committing crimes.  Rachel also worked at the academy where she was a physical training instructor to new recruits and headed the Academic Instructor Course.  She has worked for the Chief and has been the Commander’s Aide.  She was promoted to the rank of Detective, where she has worked assignments in Robbery, Burglary, Theft, and Major Assault Crimes.  The last three and a half years Rachel has worked Homicide, and has investigated over 60 homicides all over the San Fernando Valley.  

Rachel grew up in Aqua Dulce, CA. She’s the third oldest of 14 kids, raised in the church with a love of the scriptures. She received her Bachelor’s of Science in Criminology from College St. Leo University in Florida. She met her husband Marc in high school while both on their respective basketball teams. They’ve been married for 29 years, the parents of 4 grown children and two grandchildren. Marc is also a law enforcement professional, in charge of Human Trafficking in the San Fernando Valley, and the author of the book “Selling the Daughters of America”. Rachel has served as YW President, Counselor and Advisor, Gospel Doctrine Teacher, RS Compassionate Service and is currently serving as a Relief Society instructor.

Dr. John brailsford, ph.d.

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