I grew up in a Christian home in the comfortably sheltered city of Irvine, and ready for adventure I chose to go far and attend UC Berkeley for college (go Bears!). I was excited to experience freedom, autonomy, and life in the “real world.” What I found during those first years of college was that I made a pretty poor master over my own life and that ultimately life in my hands resulted in me feeling more insecure and anxious than before. I looked for meaning in purpose what I saw others chase in college - in academic achievement, fun, relationships, and it was disorienting when I felt emptier and unfulfilled. But that experience helped me be more open to give God another chance, and I was able to re-discover my childhood faith in a fresh way as I saw others take it seriously around me and I got to experience genuine Christian warmth and community. I was also floored at how relevant, applicable and wise the bible was, as message after message I felt like someone surely had given our pastor a glimpse into my diary because he seemed to be describing what was inside of me. I decided to follow Jesus and make him Lord over my life, and since then found that living my life for Jesus has resulted in true peace, love for others, and genuine joy. I continued to stay on to help with college ministry, where I eventually signed up to help start the UCLA plant back in 2013 (go Bruins!) and now I serve at our Davis college ministry (go Aggies!). I am passionate about talking to college students and getting to share with them about the difference Jesus can make in their lives and their eternal trajectory. 

My husband Albert and I, as well as our two kids Jordan and Sophie, love to have students over our house, feed people, and have a good time. You’ll find us these days scouting out new dessert places in Davis!