Meet Our Dedicated Team: Get to know the friendly faces and compassionate hearts behind our church’s mission. Our staff is here to serve, support, and guide you on your spiritual journey. We’re a diverse group united by faith and a shared commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our community members.
You can now find our staff’s direct dial lines and email addresses on our portal by simply searching for their name to connect!
Click here to reach the portal.
You may also email [email protected] or call 650-948-1083
to contact a LAUMC Staff Member.
PASTORAL STAFF
Dave Samelson
Position: Senior Pastor
Dirk Damonte
Position: Minister of Music & Worship Arts
Siteri Maravou
Position: Leader of Trinity Fellowship
Jeong Park
Position: Pastor to the Wisdom Generation
& To Those Who Need Care
Pastor Emeritus
Mark S. Bollwinkel
Position: Pastor Emeritus
Ministry Staff
Carol Damonte
Position: Director of Creative Arts
Timothy Loewen-Elofson
Position: Director of Youth Ministry
Sharon McClintock
Position: Director of Children’s Ministry
Children’s Center
Dee Gray
Position: Children’s Center Director
Bryn Stuebner
Position: Family Resouce Center Director
Communications
Kyle Aiken-Forderer
Position: Data Steward & Communications Assistant
Robb Serna
Position: Communications Coordinator
Facilities
Felipe Garcia
Position: Facilities Manager
Erin Knight
Position: Wedding Coordinator
Simon Morales
Position: Facilities Coordinator
Finance
Lana Lopatinsky
Position: Director of Finance
Nellie Vengeroff
Position: Staff Accountant
Gigi DeMarks
Position: Accounts Payable
Media
Dylan Damonte
Position: Media Ministries Manager
Music Staff
Carol Damonte
Position: Director of Creative Arts
Dirk Damonte
Position: Minister of Music & Worship Arts
Jose Mendiola
Position: Director of Adult Choirs
Changemaker Initiative
Kim Jones
Position: Executive Director of the Changemaker Initiative
Karen Kehlet
Position: Director of Learning
Yvonne Murray
Position: Director of Community Engagement