Central
Coast
Our Staff
Keri Beck
Local Director
Keri was raised right here in Monterey County! She loves living next to the bay, and dreams of actually seeing a whale someday. Her heart and passion are to see kids come to know the love of God and she is thrilled to be called to serve as the CEF® director for the Central Coast. Keri is a graduate of Moody Bible Institute, with a degree in missions and communications. She has been married for ten years to her husband, Jonathan, and they have 5 children! The whole family is looking forward to serving the children of the Central Coast through the ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship.
Amy Gilbert
Office Admin
Amy was born and raised here in Monterey, her favorite place on earth. She has a beautiful spirit and an amazing mind for detail. She has been a huge blessing to us already and we are so excited to see how God will use her to keep our office running like a well oiled machine.
Hannah Baker
Field Missionary
Hannah is from the Bay Area but currently lives in Monterey County. She is attending California State University Monterey Bay and majoring in Human Development and Family Science. She feels a strong call on her life to spread the Gospel to children and one day be a travelling missionary. Hannah is immensely grateful for the opportunity to serve the Central Coast and is looking forward to the connections she is going to make.
Mariela Pizarro
Ministry Coordinator
Mariela was born and raised into a big, beautiful Mexican American family here in Salinas, California. She received her undergraduate degree in ethnic studies and Master’s degree in education, both from Stanford University. For five years, she served the children of Salinas as a bilingual elementary school teacher. Mariela is delighted to now harness her experience as an educator to reach children and families in her beloved community with the truth and love of Jesus as a full-time missionary and deeply honored to partner with the Lord and His people in bringing revival across Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.
Nereida Figueroa
Spanish Ministry coordinaor
Nereida is from Puerto Rico. She is the mother of three adult children, whom she guided to the Gospel and who have now started their own families. Ten years ago, she moved to Salinas, California, married to Dardine E. Soto, and she is in love with the climate and topography of this place. She is passionate about children and is filled with testimonies that have allowed her to see God’s grace and mercy in every aspect of her life. She is very excited to see all that God will do with this beautiful ministry.