She earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and also studied art and interior design. She is married to Alin Spanaus at the Buenos Aires Temple in Argentina and they have two children.
Prior to her call to the Young Women General Presidency, Sister Spannaus was a member of the Relief Society General Advisory Council. She has been an early morning seminary teacher, a South America South Area For the Strength of Youth committee member and mission leader with her husband in the Mexico Cuernavaca Mission.
In honor of her birthday today, here are nine quotes from Sister Spanas over the past year.
1. New age group names show the way
— Church News Podcast, released Thursday, April 23, 2026
2. Testimony of the Prophet
— Church News Podcast, April 23, 2026
3. Physical and mental health
“The For the Strength of Youth guide teaches that the soul is made up of body and spirit.
“I love this because it says, ‘Therefore, physical health and spiritual health are closely related.'” So when we take care of our physical bodies, it affects our spiritual bodies. ”
— Instagram Live: “Your Body is Sacred”, March 3, 2026
4. Holy Spirit
“(Jacob 4:13 says:) ‘For the Spirit speaketh the truth and lieth not. Wherefore, it speaketh of things as they really are, and of things as they really will be; wherefore, these things are manifested unto us plainly, for the salvation of our souls.’ …
“Everything the Holy Spirit teaches us and shows us is for our own salvation and for our good.”
— Instagram Live: “Walking in God’s Light”, February 10, 2026
5. Peace in Jesus Christ
“Peace is needed in today’s world, and it can be found in Jesus Christ.”
— Luz de las Naciones 2025 celebrates “Shining Peace”, November 2025
6. The prophet is his voice
— “Prophets of God” October 2025 General Conference
7. Teach sailing
“Am I teaching them (my daughters) to sail when the seas are rough, or only when conditions are good and calm?”
— Ministry of Mexico, September 20, 2025
8. Examples of Faith and Faithfulness
— South America Northwestern Region Mission, September 2025
9. A beautiful surprise
— Brazilian Mission, May-June 2025
