BABATA SONNENBERG

FOUNDER

Babata Sonnenberg graduated from Brigham Young University Law School in 2007 and enjoys using her legal education to serve her community. Currently, she serves as a volunteer attorney for Timpanogos Legal Center, a non-profit organization which provides free legal assistance to Utah residents. A Master’s Degree from the University of Utah in Social Work allowed her to work as a full-time therapist for several years earning her LCSW licensure. Babata also serves as an officer with A Child’s Hope Foundation, a public charity that serves the needs of orphaned children worldwide. Babata received her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology at Brigham Young University where she played for the basketball team. Babata finds her greatest joy in spending time with her family. She and her husband, Ken, are the proud parents of six inspiring daughters.

DANIELLE MORRIS

DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Before a professional basketball career overseas, Danielle earned a spot on the High School National Champion Basketball Team and was named High School All-American. That launched her into four years playing for Brigham Young University, where she earned her degree in Public Health. After playing for several countries, including Switzerland and Turkey, this basketball queen used her skills to become an assistant coach at Utah Valley University and Mountain View High School, as well as to travel to Cambodia to volunteer at local orphanages. She now considers her full time job being a homemaker to her husband, Sean, and their two children.

PAUL MACARTHER

LEGAL COUNSEL

Founding partner of MacArthur, Heder & Metler, PLLC located in Provo, Utah. Paul practices in the areas of estate planning, tax planning, business contracts and formation, tax exempt organizations and adoption. Paul received a B.A. in English/Business Management from Brigham Young University, a Juris Doctorate from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at BYU and an Ll.M. in Taxation from the Washington School of Law. Paul has volunteered his services to the Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children project where he assisted in child abuse and custody cases by working to assure that the child's best interests were being realized. Paul sits on the boards of several non-profit organizations as he seeks to make a difference in his community and, where possible, his state, country and world. He enjoys spending his free time with his beautiful wife, Monica, and their seven children.

MEG LIVINGSTON

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Meg was born and raised in Utah County, giving her a natural-born love for the community and a tolerance for very cold winters. During her schooling, she cultivated her creative passion for design. Outside of her corporate job, Meg co-owns an event styling company called The Confetti Creative, where she spends her free time creating beautiful things for photoshoots, corporate events, and local charities. She’s married to her dapper husband, McKay. The two have a daughter, Juniper, and another little girl on the way. Meg considers it her most important duty to raise decent human beings for the future generation & to create well-designed spaces.

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andy loiseau

CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Like many confused freshmen, Andy dabbled in a handful of majors at Brigham Young University, including two years in Public Relations. During this time she had the opportunity to manage campaigns for several organizations, including the university itself. When senior year hit, Andy realized she wanted to pursue other avenues and graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Family Life. She enjoyed the opportunity her degree gave her to teach local classes on strengthening spousal and familial relationships in the community. Nowadays, Andy splits her time between her handsome husband and spitfire daughter, a lovely corporate job, and co-owning an event styling company called The Confetti Creative.

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MELANIE DAY

BOARD MEMBER

Melanie Day grew up in Washington, D.C. and Southern California. She played basketball for UCLA and BYU, and served an LDS mission to Portugal in between. She coached basketball at UNLV for 3 years before marrying Preston Day in 2009. Melanie has been fighting cancer since 2013. When she was given five years to live in 2015, she and her family decided to move to Utah to be closer to loved ones and to be under the care of a great doctor at the Huntsman Cancer Institute. Melanie spends her days making memories with her family and sharing her perspective with others through her writing and speaking. Melanie, her husband and three children live in Utah County.

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BEHKA WHITE

BOARD MEMBER

Behka’s deepest aspiration was always to have a large family and together with her husband, Rob, raise their children to make a difference in their world. When three of their nine children inherited a rare genetic disease and passed away at young ages, Behka found a passion in serving bereaved children. She currently serves as a grief group facilitator for the Bradley Center, facilitating groups in local junior high schools for bereaved students. After her family, her second love has always been basketball. She played at BYU where she earned her degree in PE teaching and coaching. She serves her community as the director of the youth development program for MVHS. As she coaches basketball, she teaches young female athletes that their hard work, skill, and knowledge can influence outcomes on the court-and in their lives. With Rob, her greatest joy is celebrating their children in their latest victories and defeats.