Michelle D. Craig
Michelle Craig was sustained as the first counselor in the Young Women general presidency on March 31, 2018. “The Young Women presidency provides instruction, encouragement and support in living the gospel of Jesus Christ for female Church members ages 12 through 17. These leaders serve under the direction of the First Presidency and travel frequently to help guide and support the young women of the Church.”[1]
She was released on April 2, 2023, effective August 1, 2023.
She was serving as a member of the Primary general board at the time of her call. She has previously served in many positions in the Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society organizations and as gospel doctrine teacher in Sunday School. She served as a full-time missionary in the Dominican Republic Santo Domingo Mission.
Craig and her husband, E. Boyd Craig, are the parents of three children. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Brigham Young University.
In November 2020, the members of the Relief Society, Young Women, and Primary general presidencies of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints launched official Instagram accounts to expand their global ministries. The Church leaders’ use of social media platforms demonstrates a desire to connect with members around the world using technology. [2]
