Francisco Ruiz
On January 1st, Melissa-Malcolm King, Francisco Ruiz, and Kate Mower began their terms as president, senior vice president, and vice president of Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, Families & Friends. This presidency forms Affirmation’s executive committee. The executive committee serves as the leadership of the board of directors and as the executive of the organization, overseeing its day-to-day work.
Francisco Ruiz has served in numerous leadership roles in Affirmation and has supported other leaders and members worldwide to make a difference in the lives of others. He is the recipient of the 2022 Affirmation Mortensen Award.
Current Affirmation Board Member Melissa-Malcolm King was the only presidential candidate to declare by the October 7 deadline and has nominated fellow board members Francisco Ruiz and Kate Mower as senior vice president and vice president, respectively. Once elected and ratified, they will begin their service on January 1st, 2023.
Affirmation Board Member Francisco Ruiz attended the Pride event in Monterrey Mexico, and reported, “People ask astonished, ‘Are there LGBTQ Mormons?’ I love that we can provide answers. Affirmation Mexico is committed to the objectives of Affirmation and increasing visibility and accessibility.”
A new executive committee and four new board members began their service on January 1st. Learn more about these leaders and how they serve in Affirmation.
Os resultados das eleições presidenciais da Afirmação foram certificados em 20 de novembro pelo comitê eleitoral. Carson Tueller recebeu a maioria dos votos e será o próximo presidente da Afirmação. Tueller, estudante universitário de meio período e instrutor privado de música independente, servirá como um mandato de um ano a partir de 1º de janeiro de 2018. O Conselho da Afirmação se reunirá em breve para também certificar os resultados das eleições e confirmar as opções de vice-presidência de Carson .
The results of the Affirmation presidential election were certified November 20th by the election committee. Carson Tueller received the majority of votes and will be the next president of Affirmation. Tueller, a part-time university student and self-employed private music instructor, will serve as a one-year term starting on January 1st, 2018. The Affirmation Board will meet shortly to also certify the election results and to confirm Carson’s vice presidential choices.