Meet the Board

Madeline Coleman
My name is Madeline Coleman and I am a sophomore from Boise Idaho. I am majoring in Family Studies with an emphasis in Human Development with plans to earn a Masters Degree in PA school. I am passionate about leadership and enjoy the SFL classes here at BYU! I love live music, fishing, nordic skiing, and fresh fruit!

Sadie Flanery
Hi Everyone! My name is Sadie and I am currently a Senior doing a Double Major in Family Life (Family Services) and Spanish. I plan to become a Certified Child Life Specialist or a Child Social Worker. I also play for the Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team here at BYU. In my free time I love painting Book of Mormons for my nieces and nephews, finding good books to read, boating, and traveling! I love the SFL major, and its focus on family importance and learning!

McKenna Goates
Hey y’all! I’m McKenna Goates from good ‘ole Orem, Utah. I am currently majoring in Human Development with an emphasis in Biological Foundations, and I minor in Contemporary Dance. In the future, I hope to pursue a Master’s of Occupational Therapy. I am passionate about helping others using their bodies to experience the gift of life. When I’m not studying, you’ll find me dancing, baking chocolate chip cookies, skiing, being in the sunshine, or finding the new best food!

Olivia Haynie
My name is Olivia Haynie and I am a human development major! My dream is to become a nurse and a mom :) I served my mission in Washington DC South, and will be getting married in December!! I love any fitness class, ice cream, and a good tv show! I love SFL because not only am I learning how to become a better wife and mother, my testimony of God, our bodies, and the family has been strengthened tremendously!!

Katie Jensen
Hello! My name is Katie Jensen and I am a junior majoring in Family Life. I love the School of Family Life and SFLSA! I am planning on attending graduate school in Marriage and Family Therapy after graduating. I love music, reading, watching movies and spending time with friends and family!

Shad Jensen
My name is Shad Jensen and I am studying Human Development. I plan to pursue a PhD in Human Development and hope to work as a professor in the future. SFL classes have changed how I look at the world around me and I hope to be able to do that for others in the future. I enjoy learning more than anything else and spend my time learning about engineering, history, different cultures, agriculture, human physiology, aircraft, new people, and much much more. Everyone has a unique story to tell and are often looking to share it.

Leah Kartchner
Hi! My name is Leah Kartchner! I’m a Family Life: Human Development major in my sophomore year at BYU. My plans right now is to get a masters in social work and to focus on helping children or adolescents. I was born and raised in South Jordan Utah and I served a mission in Calgary Canada. Some of my passions are to hike, ski, read, run, and to be outside or with people.

Parker La Giusa
Hi! I’m Parker La Giusa. I’m a junior majoring in Family and Consumer Sciences Education, and you can usually find me in the Cooking Labs or the Sewing Labs here at BYU—my second homes. I absolutely love all things Disney, and I had the chance to be a Cast Member at Disney World for a year and a half. I also served a mission in the Texas Dallas West Mission, and just like Florida, Texas holds a special place in my heart. I grew up in Utah dreaming of coming to BYU and honestly didn’t think I’d ever get in, but I’m here—and I know there’s a purpose behind it. I’m incredibly passionate about FCS and could talk about it all day. And I’ve learned that SFLSA is truly a place where everyone belongs here at BYU.

Zach Ruffner
My name is Zack Ruffner, and I am a sophomore studying Family Life: Family Studies. I am planning on pursuing a masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. I have a passion for learning about couples and families and what make them successful! In my free time I love to play basketball, read, and hang out with my friends! I am excited to be in SFLSA!!

Philosophy Smith
Hi! I’m Philosophy Smith, and I’m currently a sophomore studying Family Life: Human Development. Everything about SFL is so exciting, and I love learning more about the family here at BYU! I’m from Texas, but I love Utah because it has so many opportunities for camping and outdoors! I love to travel, and my favorite place I’ve been is Orange Beach, Alabama or the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee!