Workshops

Andrew is a software developer at Acorns, a fintech startup and a minister of the Gospel for over 20 years, currently serving international students in Madison, Wisconsin. He has a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and a M.S. in Information Systems, both from U.C. Berkeley. He sorely misses Chinese-Indonesian cuisine and his favorite sports teams include the Lakers, S.F. Giants, and Niners.

Hui is a Neuroscience professor at School of Medicine and Health Sciences at The George Washington University. She grew up in China, deeply shaped by traditional culture and education. It wasn’t until she came to the United States that she became a Christian. After that, she began reflecting on the relationship between Chinese culture and the Christian faith—and was surprised to find many meaningful connections. In this workshop, she will share how the wisdom of ancient Chinese thought helped guide her toward a deeper understanding of God’s creation and His purpose.

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.

Eugene, whose day job is as a lawyer, and Cynthia, a full-time campus minister, met at church during their undergrad years at UC Berkeley. They recently celebrated their 20th year wedding anniversary. What keeps their relationship strong is their shared faith—guided by Biblical principles and learning to love each other the way God has loved them.

Isaac is a Business Systems Analyst and former Lead Recruiting Specialist at DABS Inc and studied Biomedical Engineering at UC San Diego. He's been mentoring international students for more than 5 years at UC San Diego and the University of Southern California. Having personally learned how to deal with anxiety in his own life, Isaac is excited to share what he's learned for the benefit of others.

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. 

Nancy grew up in Wenzhou, China and got her bachelor's & masters degree in Industrial Engineering at UC Berkeley. She has been working as a data analyst for 7 years and now works at the University of Chicago Booth Business School. Nancy loves making a Chinese homecooked meal for international students to get a taste of home.

Sarah is a mentor at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign alongside her husband, Conrad Chu. She received her bachelors in Mass Communications from UC Berkeley. She has worked in many diverse companies and fields in the Bay Area but currently she is only focused on mentoring International students. She has been mentoring International students through our Acts 2 Network for the past 8 years and will participate in a new work in the Washington DC area in the Fall of 2025.

Edwin is a mentor at Berkeley IGSM alongside his wife, Yooujin. Edwin attended UC Berkeley as an international student where he studied civil engineering and philosophy, and he currently works as a water resources engineer for the state of California. Edwin is teaching this workshop because it is very clear to him that he is a sinner. 

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.

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. 

Andrew is a Sr Manager of Business Intelligence at Yahoo, based in Los Angeles. He earned his Bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and a Master's in Business Analytics from USC's Marshall School of Business. With an understanding of business and technology, Andrew has mentored hundreds of students, equipping them to thrive academically and professionally.