Meet n' Greet Our Staff

Introducing... the wild and wonderful undergraduate ministries staff at First Pres! To know us is to love us. But don't just take our word for it; join us on Wednesday nights, meet us in person, and find out for yourself.

Nick Van Santen
Minister to College and Unversity Students

I hail from the great potato state of Idaho. I graduated from a small private school with a degree in history. Following college, I found myself in seminary for three years on the east coast. I arrived in Berkeley in the summer of 2008, and I feel like I have returned to my long-lost Bay Area home. I love to ride my bike on roads with names like Skyline and Wildcat. A large and amazing part of my job is working closely with undergrad students as they learn, develop, and explore this wild and crazy place we call Cal Berkeley. I would love to chat with you, grab a cup of coffee, or dig into the lunch special at the Thai House. Feel free to contact me at (510) 848-6252 ext. 264 or at nickv@fpcberkeley.org.

Jessica Kerr
Unversity Ministries Intern

I'm Jess! I come from the great city of Seattle, where I grew up and attended the University of Washington. I am pumped to now be here in the Bay Area, and to get to know some awesome Cal students! I get the privilege of hanging out with the freshman ladies as well as returning students, getting them connected with this awesome community at First Pres. When I'm not buying poor college students lunch, I love getting outside in this fabulously un-rainy weather for hiking, biking, and most other forms of epic adventuring. I would love to hang out, chat, and indulge in my caffeine addiction with you, or if you really force me, maybe even get some Cream. You can reach me at (510) 848-6252 ext. 296 or at jessicak@fpcberkeley.org.

C. J. Watson
Unversity Ministries Intern

I am from Boise, Idaho, but I am falling for the Bay Area. I am a recent graduate of a small private school with a degree in History. Near the end of my final year, I decided to do college ministry, which led me to Berkeley. I love it here and I am stoked to see what is going to happen with me and with the ministry this year. I love to road bike, walk around, and read while taking in the sweet California weather. My job as an intern is largely to work with undergrad freshman men by helping them learn and develop their faith while transitioning into college life. I also help with worship music, our upcoming trip to Thailand, and whatever else is needed in the ministry. I would love to talk with you, grab some coffee, or eat some Indian food. You can reach me at (510) 848-6252 ext. 262 or at cjw@fpcberkeley.org.