Anna has been serving as Executive Director at Charis Mission Church since 2026 — and as a fun bonus, gets to do it all alongside her husband Manny, who also serves on staff. A double Bruin (B.S. in Physiological Sciences, M.Ed. in Student Affairs), she brings nearly two decades of higher education experience in administration, operations, programming, and counseling. After years of shaping students at UCLA, she felt called to bring those same gifts to the church community she loves. Off-hours, you'll find Anna marveling at architecture, playing piano, shooting around on the basketball court, or taking a nature walk with Manny and their two kids, Vera and Evan. She lives by "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances." Her hope for this community is that every person here would love God more deeply and love their neighbors more boldly.