Presenters' Bios

Andrea Woodmansee

Andrea Woodmansee is the host of the Dive Deeper podcast in association with The Stick of Joseph YouTube channel, where she explores ancient temple theology and its connections to modern temple covenants. She is a devoted teacher and life longstudent of the gospel. For nearly a decade, she has taught the gospel doctrine Sunday School class, bringing depth, clarity, and enthusiasm to scriptural study. She is especially passionate about uncovering how the restored gospel represents a restoration of the ancient covenant. A former Trustee’s Scholar at Brigham Young University, Andrea studied economics, French, and earned her degree in Political Science, spending her professional career in public policy research. Beyond her academic and professional achievements, Andrea and her husband are the parents of five children and have been foster parents to several more children who have enriched her family’s life.

Judy Evans

Judy describes herself as “a Daughter of God, teenage convert to His covenant family, disciple of Christ, and seeker of wisdom from words of God, words of living prophets, and temple worship." Judy says she is a happily divorced mother of three amazing children and one rambunctious labradoodle, who loves trail running and eating ice cream (not simultaneously!). She is currently working as a physical therapist, and is also a certified health and wellness coach. While not now officially practicing in that capacity, she finds coaching skills highly useful with everyone she encounters. Judy is a member of the Mountain Park Ward.

Tim Garner

Tim Garner is the Research and Innovation Manager for an engineering consulting firm in Scottsdale, where he leads AI, automation, GIS, 3D visualization, and emerging technology initiatives. He also teaches Animation at Arizona State University and researches how AI is transforming learning, work, and decision-making. Drawing from his professional experience and personal perspective as a husband and father, Tim is passionate about helping people use technology intentionally without letting it shape their thinking or relationships. Tim is the second counselor in the bishopric of the Lakewood Ward.

Christina Judd, LMSW

Christina Judd, LMSW, is a wife of 17 years, mom of three, author of All We Can Do: A Fresh View of God, Ourselves, and the World, host of a sleepy podcast, public speaker, and owner of a psychotherapy practice, where she helps individuals (14+) and couples forge relationships that nourish their souls. She loves studying gospel principles and shares all she learns on her blog, Letters to My Girls. She is an avid reader and student of Eastern teachings, practicing everything she preaches in her own life. Christina’s life experience is showing her the potentiality in everyone she meets, strengthening her confidence that anyone can experience liberation despite circumstance. Christina and her family are members of the Foothills Ward.

Joan Koplin

Joan is a devoted mother of four sons and has been married to her best friend for over 20 years. A graduate of Brigham Young University, she holds a Bachelor of General Studies with an emphasis in English. Joan is a self-published author of a parenting book titled, Eight Timeless Parenting Principles: A Mother's Memoir of Love and Life Lessons with foreword by Linda Eyre. Joan's life work reflects her deep commitment to nurturing her children, her faith, her community and building a life of meaningful connection and contribution. Joan is a member of the Lakewood Ward where her husband, Brandon, is the bishop.

Deb Dooley

Deb Dooley worked for over 40 years in the investment services industry, starting as a financial analyst, then becoming a stockbroker for Dean Witter Reynolds, and later moving into a leadership role, managing large teams of advisors for JPMorgan, Wells Fargo, and other investment services. Deb holds degrees in Business and Accounting from the University of Arizona and Western International University, a Certificate in Financial Planning from Boston University, and several securities licenses. She was honored by OnWallstreet Magazine as one of the Top 100 Branch Managers and has served on the Board of Directors for the Phoenix Theatre. She is now happily retired in Ahwatukee, and is a member of the Foothills Ward.

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