Melarie Wheat is currently a Utah Chapter Co-Coordinator for Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG). She graduated from BYU with a B.A. in Socio-Cultural Anthropology and is a former homeless services caseworker turned mostly stay-at-home mom. In addition to her role at MWEG, Melarie stays active in the community by mentoring refugee families, volunteering on PTA boards at her local elementary and middle schools, and serving on her city's Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Melarie and her husband are the proud parents of five children. She also finds joy by spending time in nature hiking and exploring different areas of the world.

“I learned to appreciate the beauty of diversity from a young age. I grew up in Utah as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant mother, surrounded by a large extended immigrant family. I believe Utah should and can be a welcoming place for people of all backgrounds, but we still have work to do to achieve that goal by addressing racism and prejudice within our communities. We are better equipped to create communities where everyone thrives when everyone is treated with empathy, dignity and respect.”