John serves as the Vice President of Biotherapeutics at Ensocell Therapeutics, with over 25 years of experience across academia and the biopharmaceutical industry. He earned his BA in Molecular and Cell Biology and a PhD in Biochemistry from UC Berkeley, followed by postdoctoral training at UCSF. John has held roles of increasing responsibility in leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies and previously worked as a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Minnesota. John has mentored international students at Minnesota and currently engages with post-docs and visiting scholars at the Berkeley campus.

Ken is a Senior Lead Counsel at Confluent, Inc. and has been a technology attorney in the high tech industry for the past 15+ years. He holds a Doctor of Law degree from UC Berkeley School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Film from UC Berkeley. Ken has over 10 years of experience mentoring international students at U.S. colleges, including assisting students in the adjudication of academic integrity cases, providing job search and career advice, and preparing recent graduates for the working life in the U.S. 

Marissa Logan is a mentor in the International Graduate Student Ministry (IGSM) at UC Berkeley alongside her husband, Ben Logan. She received her bachelors in Integrative Biology with a focus on human physiology. She works at a medical device company in the Bay Area called Penumbra on the post-market analysis and quality compliance team. Her specialization is international communications and published literature review. She has been mentoring international students at UC Berkeley for the past 6 years.

Grace received her Bachelor or Arts degree in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University, and a Master of Education in Teaching Life Science.  Grace started her career as a high school teacher, and has been able to make use of her teaching skills through hosting many English classes to UC Berkeley students.  She finds that as she teaches English, her own appreciation of the English language has deepened.  

Frances is an educator with over 20 years of experience supporting English Language Learners. She has worked in classrooms and as a literacy and English Language Development specialist. Frances holds a BA in Political Science and an MA in Education from UC Berkeley. She is dedicated to helping students build language skills and succeed academically in inclusive environments.

Mark is a biochemistry professor at California State University East Bay. He earned his PhD in chemical biology from UCSF and currently runs a research lab studying protein-lipid interactions. He has served in the international ministry of our church network for almost 15 years, and is passionate about showing how careful scientific investigation points to the existence of a Creator God.

Chul Kim is one of the directors of the Acts2 network, and he and his wife, Sharon, oversee the International Student Ministry (ISM) of the network. In 1992, Chul came to UC Berkeley for his PhD in Biophysics as an international student from South Korea. While Chul worked as a Professor at California State University East Bay for the following sixteen years, he taught the Bible to international students at UC Berkeley and other campuses.  Since 2019, he has been serving ISM as a full-time campus minister.

Jay, a computer engineer, and Cathy, an English/History teacher, started dating a few years after graduating from UC Berkeley in 1997 and got married in 2002.  They just celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary.  One of the keys to their marriage has been turning to Biblical principles and having other older mentors who can speak into their lives.  They are currently serving in UCI International Ministries while also serving with Acts 2 Barnabas Ministry as marriage coaches.

After leaving her day job in 2007, Cynthia has been a full-time ministry leader in our network, mentoring students and their mentors across multiple locations. Through these experiences, Cynthia has developed a passion for guiding others in their spiritual journeys and helping them connect with God’s Word in practical and transformative ways.

Sara is an Honors College Advisor at Purdue University and an international minister at Purdue. She has a bachelor's in English from Wellesley College and a PhD in Early Modern British Literature from Boston College. Sara enjoys hosting international students at her home (her favorite is hot pot!), playing board games, and reading. 

Karen is working as an English Program Coordinator with the Berkeley YWCA. A church pianist and member of various choirs and bands growing up, Karen finds peace by singing and playing her favorite praise songs and hymns, using music to relieve stress, uplift her spirits, and connect to God.

Susan started playing piano at the age of 7, has been part of worship bands since middle school and was the worship director of our Minneapolis church for several years. Whether it's just her and a piano, or singing acapella with a group of friends, Susan enjoys being able to connect with God and others through songs.