Beth is a lifelong Southern California native who currently resides in Los Angeles, CA, where she serves as the Associate Pastor for Youth and Children at Church of the Valley and Little Brown Church. As a fourth generation Disciple of Christ, the church has been a major part of her life and upbringing. She is a graduate of Chapman University where she got her BA in Film Studies in 2012 and has recently earned her M.Div. from the Claremont School of Theology. Her ministry focus is working with youth and young adult within the Pacific Southwest Region and beyond. Beth is an avid film fan and has a passion for literature. That passion spills over into naming pets, like her 5 year old German Shepherd/Husky mix Jane Pawsten. Joining FCC Pomona in 2015, Beth has appreciated the care and support of the church.