# Steven Christiansen appointed Global Vice President & COO

Steven Christiansen, Provo Chapter President, is appointed Global Vice President and COO of the Mormon Transhumanist Association.

Portrait of Steven Christiansen
Steven Christiansen recently accepted an appointment as Vice President and COO
Dear Members of the Mormon Transhumanist Association:We are pleased to announce the appointment of Steven Christiansen as Global Vice President and COO of the Mormon Transhumanist Association.Steve currently serves as Chapter President of the Provo, Utah Chapter, where he has been indefatigable in elevating our local meetups through exceptional guest speakers and significantly increased attendance and engagement. He will continue serving as Provo Chapter President in a pro tempore capacity until new leadership is called.
We also wish to express our sincere gratitude to Matt Gardner, our outgoing Global Vice President, for his dedicated service and meaningful contributions during his term. Matt will continue to serve as a counselor to the global presidency and Board of Directors, and we are grateful for his ongoing commitment to the Association.We invite all members to extend a warm welcome to Steve in his new role and offer your support as he begins this service.Below are statements from our incoming and outgoing Vice Presidents:Statement from Steven Christiansen – Global Vice President & COOI am honored and humbled to accept this appointment as Global Vice President of the Mormon Transhumanist Association. The work of this organization—exploring the profound connections between faith, reason, and our technological future—has been a source of deep meaning and inspiration in my life. From my first introduction, their message resonated with a part of me that long lay dormant and restless. Their core beliefs are rooted in a call to action, a call to hope.I want to express my gratitude to Matt Gardner for his exemplary service as Vice President. His contributions have strengthened our community, and I’m grateful he will continue lending his wisdom as a counselor to the presidency and Board.In my time leading the Provo Chapter, I’ve witnessed firsthand the hunger that exists for thoughtful engagement with the questions we grapple with as an Association. I’ve seen how bringing together remarkable speakers and curious minds can spark conversations that genuinely change how people see themselves and their place in the unfolding story of creation.I look forward to bringing that same energy to my work at the global level—supporting our chapters, amplifying the voices of our members, and helping the Association fulfill its mission of radical flourishing. I’m eager to serve alongside President Youngblood and the rest of our leadership team, and I invite your ideas, your feedback, and your collaboration as we move forward together.Sincerely,Steven Christiansen GlobalVice President & COOStatement from Matt Gardner – Outgoing Global Vice PresidentDear fellow members,It has been a privilege to serve as Global Vice President of the Mormon Transhumanist Association. The MTA has been a rare and meaningful space where I have been able to thoughtfully test a