Livier Mendoza Haynes

Queer Latter-day Saint

Livier Mendoza Haynes

Livier opened her mouth for the first time when she was born in California and hasn’t been quiet since. While growing up, her parents taught her how to work hard and dream big. These wonderful values have helped her live in three different countries and travel to many other places around the world. Although she loves to travel, Livier always returns to the place she considers home: Mexico. Raised in a staunch Catholic family, Livier always believed in God. However, she struggled with and questioned several different doctrines until she met missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 2010. As she listened to what those Elders had to say, Livier felt like everything fell into place, not only in her mind but also in her heart. As the youngest of three children, Livier always admired her oldest sister and followed her steps to attend and graduate from Law School before being called to serve her mission in 2013 in the Mexico City Northwest Mission. Livier has always liked to challenge herself, which has guided her to every sort of activity, from belly dancing to riding a camel in the Sahara desert. Her passion for personal growth and her wandering, gypsy soul helped her decide to move to Salt Lake City, where she currently lives. She loves her calling as a primary teacher because it gives her the joy and challenge of learning the songs that, as a child, she did not have a chance to enjoy. Livier keeps herself busy, doing her best to stay in touch with her family and friends all across the globe. Furthermore, as a convert, she makes every day an effort to be a modern-day pioneer.