The Brigham Young Granddaughters Association Executive Committee
Jeni Rasmussen - President
Jennifer Rasmussen is a third great-granddaughter of Zina Diantha Huntington Young and has a deep love for her ancestors, specifically her aunts and grandmothers. She loves to read the comprehensive family histories her mother has compiled and in turn share stories with her children.
Jeni moved to Utah from California in 1996 to attend BYU and has lived there ever since. Married for almost 25 years, she and her husband Ike have five children (four boys and one girl, ages 10 to 21) and after living in Salt Lake City for 10 years have resided in Provo for the past 14.
Jeni enjoys reading, running, sewing, and baking and has become involved with multiple non-profit organizations in Utah County, specifically helping with their annual fundraising galas. She has recently returned to school to complete a degree in business with a focus on interior design.
She is honored to serve the Granddaughters Association as President this year and looks forward to developing deeper relationships with her cousins and her fellow board members.
Megan Wahlstrom -Vice President
Megan Wahlstrom is a happily married woman, devoted to her husband Josh, and the proud mother of five wonderful children. She has always had a deep love for animals, which is evident in her household, where a playful dog and a mischievous cat reside. Originally hailing from Southern California, Megan has called Ogden, UT her home for the past 12 years.
When she's not tending to her family, Megan finds joy in singing along to the captivating tunes of Hamilton or belting out songs by Taylor Swift, who serves as a constant source of inspiration. She also indulges in her passion for movies, often with a refreshing Swig in hand, creating cherished memories with her loved ones.
Additionally, Megan's late Aunt Shan, may she rest in peace, played a significant role in shaping her interests. It was through her aunt that Megan discovered a profound connection to the Brigham Young Granddaughters Association, developing a strong desire to preserve her family's heritage and embrace the significance of history. By being a part of this association, Megan feels honored to pay tribute to the legacy of Brigham Young and his granddaughters, particularly Clarissa and Lucy Decker. Megan embraces life as an adventure and remains grateful for the joys it brings her way.
Channing Sargent- Secretary
Channing Sargent hails from Salt Lake City, and is the daughter of James Sargent and Diana Boshard. (Her full name is Whitney Channing Sargent, but she goes by her middle name.) Through her paternal grandmother Genevieve Davis Sargent, she is a fourth-great granddaughter to Brigham Young, descended from his first wife, Miriam Works. Channing has a master’s degree in creative writing from USC, a bachelor’s in acting from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts (Experimental Theatre Wing), and is a Gabriel García Márquez cultural journalism fellow. She currently works as a digital producer for Netflix publications Tudum and Queue, and covers obscure cultures, environment, the arts and (extra)ordinary people for various publications, including LA Weekly, LA Magazine, LA Downtown News, and the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation. Regardless of where her studies and career have taken her, she remains fascinated by and immensely proud of her unique heritage and its place in American history. She is mother to a one-year-old baby girl, Imogen James Gimenez, and splits her time between Los Angeles and Salt Lake.
The Brigham Young Granddaughters Association Board Positions
Wendy Shoop - Treasurer
Wendy Shoop is a third-great-granddaughter of Brigham Young and Harriet Cook.
Having lived in Utah most of her life, Wendy has attended the BYGA luncheon almost every single year since 1976. In 2004, she was President of BYGA organization and has loved serving with the members of the board past and present, as now she has taken on the role of Treasurer.
Wendy has 4 children and 9 grandchildren. She stays busy with her ham radio, quilting, family history, and community service.
Kari Robinson - Historian
Kari Robinson is currently serving as the Brigham Young Granddaughters Association Historian.
Kari grew up in Salt Lake City, UT, and is a third-great-granddaughter of Lucy Bigelow. She has been loving what she does for the granddaughters since 1987.
Cynthia Uhl - Technology Specialist
Cynthia Uhl is currently serving as the Technology Specialist. She is excited to be on the board for a second year and will continue to encourage a new generation of involvement.
Cynthia is married to her husband of three years and she is currently studying Public Relations and Strategic Communication at Utah Valley University. Cynthia also recently graduated with an Associate Degree in Humanities and Social Science. Cynthia enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her dog Roxie. In addition, in her free time, she enjoys going on motorcycle rides, painting, and photography. She is a fourth-great granddaughter of Brigham Young and Harriet Cook.
The Brigham Young Granddaughters Association Scholarship Committee
Kathy Knighton - Scholarship Committee
Kathy Knighton is so excited to be serving on the scholarship committee for the Brigham Young Granddaughters Association. She is the 3rd great-granddaughter of Brigham Young and Mary Ann Angell.
She is so happy to be back in Utah after 35 years of living in New York, North Dakota, and Virginia. She is married to Raymond Knighton and is the proud mother of 1 son and 4 daughters and the grandmother of 11 wonderful grandchildren. She has been teaching piano lessons for 22 years and opened a studio in Bountiful 6 years ago. She loves traveling, movies, food, and anything miniature.
Annie Andersen - Scholarship Committee
Annie is excited to be serving as a on the scholarship committee of the Brigham Young Granddaughters Association! She is the 3rd great-granddaughter of Brigham Young and Emily Dow Partridge. Annie grew up in Murray Utah and has attended every luncheon since she was 8 years old with her sister, aunt, and cousins. She is thrilled to be able to bring her mom and 2 daughters along now. She graduated from Murray High and went to Utah Valley University where she studied nursing and respiratory therapy.
She is married to her high school sweetheart and stays at home with the 4 children they have together - 2 girls and 2 boys. She is the manager of her daughter’s competitive soccer team and serves in her ward’s relief society presidency. When she finds herself having any time to herself it is usually spent reading a good book, binging shows with her hubby, scrolling social media, or snuggling her 2 cats and a dog.
