Michael DiPaolo is an independent researcher in Latter-day Saint philosophical theology whose work focuses on the problem of evil, divine agency, and moral development. He studied philosophy at Salisbury University and earned a BA in English from Brigham Young University–Idaho. He is preparing to pursue doctoral study in the philosophy of religion.

DiPaolo served a Spanish-speaking mission in Los Angeles and speaks Portuguese at home. He lives on Maryland’s Eastern Shore with his wife, Isadora, and their family.