Ruth Ashurst brings a 20-year career history in Human Resources for mission-driven, technology, and education organizations. Her expertise spans the full scope of People & Culture, with a penchant for engagement, inclusion, navigating teams through ambiguity and change, and finding win-win solutions to complex problems. She knows from study and experience that people need to feel safe and supported in order to be their best selves and do their best work, and she works daily to create such environments. 

Ruth is the favorite aunt to twenty-three children, including some who identify as LGBTQ+. She volunteers as a youth mentor and teacher within her faith community, where she intentionally creates safe, inclusive, and accepting environments for all identities. Her home is decorated with rainbows and she invites all to sit at her table.

Ruth holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Texas A&M University with an emphasis in voice. She performs frequently in community events and religious services throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area. She is a world traveler, yogi, nature lover, foodie, and live music enthusiast.

Tasi spent the last decade in K-12 education.  He has learned the first-hand from the bravery and love shown by LGBTQ+ students and their families as they navigate their formative years through institutions and structures that present obstacles and opportunities. Tasi earned degrees in business management and law from Brigham Young University.  He has worked in, and advised, startups and has served on boards of public schools and non-profits organizations. Currently he practices law in Salt Lake City.  He and his wife are proud parents of three incredible children and a recent addition of a super cool son-in-law.  He loves spending his free time on a bike in the mountains and with a snorkel in the ocean.

Christin is an experienced creative entrepreneur and strategic planner with a BBA in Marketing. She has several certifications, including Project Manager Professional (PMP), workshop facilitation, and UX research. In the Summer of 2023, she joined Mama Dragons because of her passion for innovation and change and positively impacting her children's future, one of whom identifies as

non-binary.

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Christin’s work has spanned many industries, including MedTech, film, media, e-commerce, marketing, and design. Her notable achievements include directing films for an NFL Player’s Foundation, spearheading the commercialization of an FDA-regulated Mobile App for Multiple Sclerosis patients, and living and traveling the USA in an RV for a year with her family.

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Christin lives outside Fort Collins, Colorado, with her husband Keith, two kids, and two doodles. Her interests include baking, exploring new places, and watching action movies.

Sara joined the Mama Dragons board in 2021. She graduated from BYU with a degree in Political Science and has spent over two decades sitting on and running non-profit boards, supporting her husband in his elected role, all while raising four amazing children. Sara founded and runs Shift Summit and founded and managed Alt Summit for nine years. She has a master's degree in Emergency Management from Jacksonville State University and currently volunteers as the Vice-Chair of the SLC Planning Commission and as Chair of the Board for the Women's Resource Center at the University of Utah.

Lisa Evans Dame has served on the Mama Dragons Board since 2017 and has been a member of the group since 2014. She has performed many roles with the organization including regional group leader for the Wasatch Front Group, which is her current job.  

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Lisa has a background in education with a degree from Brigham Young University in Elementary and Special Education. She taught in the public schools for five years before staying home with her children and transitioning to private tutoring. She has been involved with several non-profit organizations as a fund raiser, community support and worker bee. She has volunteered her time with The Road Home, Youth Futures, Circles, and Encircle which are all organizations in the Salt Lake City area.   

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She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling.   

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She lives in Sandy, Utah with her husband David at the base of the Wasatch Mountains. Their five children and their significant others all live in the area and are available for frequent family dinners and activities. They have two beautiful grandchildren and several grand pets who they babysit on occasion.  Lisa enjoys the outdoors through hiking, walking, and playing tennis and pickleball.    

Neca Allgood is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and equality, particularly within the Latter Day Saints (LDS) community. In addition to being a former President of Mama Dragons, she has also served as a board member of Affirmation: LGBTQ Mormons, families, and friends. Through her work with these organizations, Neca has become a respected voice in the fight for the acceptance and understanding of LGBTQ+ individuals.

Beyond her activism, Neca is a successful business owner alongside her husband, owning and operating a small engineering consulting company. Her experience in the field has given her a unique perspective on the challenges faced by marginalized individuals in the workplace, and she works tirelessly to create safer, more welcoming environments for everyone.

Neca's education has also played a significant role in her life and work. She holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, which has given her a deep understanding of the science behind gender identity and sexuality. Neca uses her knowledge to educate others and combat harmful myths and misconceptions surrounding these issues. Her dedication and expertise make her an invaluable asset to both Mama Dragons and the broader LGBTQ+ community.

Cole is a queer and transgender mental health therapist who works primarily with LGBTQ+ identified youth and adults. Since he came out in the late 1990’s, Cole has seen significant progress in some realms of national support for the LGBTQ+ community, and many ways in which we still have hard work to do. In his mental health work with members of the community, Cole finds particular meaning in helping his clients to deepen their love and acceptance of themselves and their identities.

Since his teenage years, Cole has had a particular interest in religion and spirituality. In 2019, Cole received dual Master of Social Work and Master of Theology degrees. The combination of these studies allowed him to deepen his understanding of the impact—both positive and negative—that religion can have on a person’s mental wellbeing, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Cole lives in Denver, CO with his partner, two young children, and two equally young pups. Outside of work and family, Cole loves exploring nature, running, and woodworking.

M is a seasoned people and culture leader, coach, and organizational alchemist whose purpose is to make the world of work more human-centered and joy-filled. Her professional background includes expertise in leadership, culture-building, learning & development, change management, and diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Nerding out on any of those topics is one of her favorite things to do along with reading to be inspired or to escape, being creative, and cuddling with her fur babies. 

While she is new to Mama Dragons, as a queer woman of color and a mother, she is excited to do her part to support and uplift this leadership team and the community of mothers and caregivers. M holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Bethany College, WV, is a certified Brain-based Coach through the NeuroLeadership Institute, and a certified Usui Reiki Healing Master.