Camille N. Johnson
Camille Neddo Johnson (born September 12, 1963) has been the 14th Primary general president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since April 2021.
| Camille N. Johnson | |
|---|---|
| 14th Primary General President | |
| April 3, 2021 – Current | |
| Called by | Russell M. Nelson |
| Predecessor | Joy D. Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 September 1963 Pocatello, Idaho, United States |
| Alma mater | University of Utah BA, JD |
| Spouse(s) | Douglas R. Johnson (m. 1987) |
| Children | 3 |
Biography
Johnson was born in Pocatello, Idaho.[1] She obtained a bachelor’s degree in English in 1985 from the University of Utah and a Juris Doctor degree in 1989 from the University of Utah Law School.[2] Johnson worked as a lawyer for more than 30 years, most recently with Snow, Christensen & Martineau.[1] In her legal career, Johnson worked as an advisor and litigator on issues including risk management, employment claims, Fair Labor Standards Act, ADA, whistle-blowing, procedural due process, and pharmaceutical defense.[3]
LDS Church service
From 2016 to 2019, Johnson and her husband served as leaders of the Peru Arequipa Mission.[1] In the Primary general presidency, Susan H. Porter and Amy Wright serve as Johnson's first and second counselors, respectively.[4]
Personal life
Johnson married Douglas R. Johnson in 1987 and they are the parents of three children.[5]
References
- Stephenson, Kathy. "LDS Church names new Primary presidency and general authorities", The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 April 2021. Retrieved on 7 April 2021.
- Toone, Trent. "Meet the church’s new Primary general presidency", Deseret News, 3 April 2021. Retrieved on 7 April 2021.
- "SCM WELCOMES CAMILLE N. JOHNSON BACK TO THE FIRM", Snow, Christensen & Martineau, 2019. Retrieved on 7 April 2021.
- "LDS General Conference Easter sessions focus on Christ with an international flavor", Fox 13 News, 5 April 2021. Retrieved on 7 April 2021.
- "Meet the New General Authority Seventies and Primary Presidency", Standard Journal, 5 April 2021. Retrieved on 7 April 2021.