One of the most common replies was the name of the president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints: Russell M. Nelson. President Nelson, a world-class pioneer in heart surgery and father of 10, became the 17th president and prophet of the Church of Jesus Christ on Jan. 16, 2018. Since then, President Nelson has attracted attention for his landmark address on peacemaking and has also received recognition for his work with the NAACP.