Advisory Council
The MWEG advisory council provides guidance and expertise to further MWEG’s mission. The members of the council bring a broad range of perspectives and expertise that will help identify advocacy opportunities and implement programs aimed at educating, empowering, and engaging MWEG’s 7,000-plus members nationwide.

Immigrant Family Policy Analyst, Voices for Utah Children
Liliana Bolaños

Policy Strategist, Protect Democracy
Chris Crawford

Professor, BYU Law School
Lisa Grow Sun

Co-Founder, Welcome
Lauren Harper Pope

Professor of History and Religious Studies, Utah State University; Author, Historian
Patrick Mason

Professor and Associate Dean, BYU Law School
Michalyn Steele

Relational Change Strategist and Clinical Social Worker
Dr. LaShawn C. Williams

Chief of Staff, More in Common US
Kate Carney

Multicultural Product and Experience Specialist, Deseret Book; Cree/Nehiyaw Beadwork and Mixed Media Artist
Jalynne Geddes

Scholar, Writer, Editor
Kristine Haglund

Principal, Hope& Consulting
Rachel Hope Anderson

Professor, BYU Law School
Carolina Núñez

Marketing and Customer Success Leader
Sarah Swindle

CEO, The Wiseman Group
Researcher, Executive Advisor, Author
Liz Wiseman

Journalist and Author
Jane Clayson Johnson

Chief Program Officer, Interfaith America
Mary Ellen Giess

Executive Director, Civic Health Project
Kristin Hansen

Executive Director, Living Room Conversations
Becca Kearl

National Security Expert and Violence Prevention Advocate
Elizabeth Neumann

Director of Strategic Partnerships and Initiatives, The Horizons Project
Tabatha Thompson

President and CEO, Future Caucus
Layla Zaidane