Our Team

Alex Edfort

Alex was a multi-sport athlete growing up. He earned a scholarship to play golf at University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA where he went on to play in three NCAA Regional championships, won back to back Big West Conference championships and was named the 2012 Big West Conference Player of the Year. He graduated as a Powell Scholar and Academic All American with a degree in Sport Management. FCA played a huge role in his early walk with Christ.

"My faith journey really began with FCA. I attended a campus huddle at University of the Pacific and got my first Bible. I came to know Christ through campus ministry. If it weren't for campus ministry, I may have never heard the gospel. I'm passionate about seeing young lives transformed through the power of the gospel."

Alex resides in Lodi, is married to his wife Lisa, and they enjoy raising their five children: Chloe-15, Evie-12, Lincoln-6, Levi-4, and Grace-1. 

Andrae Sanchez

Andrae was born and raised in Stockton, CA. He graduated from Tokay High School and went on to play professional soccer before an injury sidelined him from competition. Andrae is the founder and president of Andraestrong, a local non-profit started in honor of his son who lost his battle with cancer. He also runs a screen printing business, Restoration Printing and Apparel.

"I grew up watching my father share the gospel through his coaching. At a very young age, I felt the same calling in my life and today I am living out that calling. I am very excited to be a part of the San Joaquin FCA team and make a difference in our community."



Andrae resides in Lodi with his wife, Kim. They have two adult children, Amy and Shane.

Janaye Perata

Janaye was born in Stockton, CA and was raised in a strong faith-based household. She graduated from Lincoln High School and started a career as a dental assistant before God called her to full-time ministry.

“In high school, I struggled in my faith, yet I always attended the FCA meetings on campus. No matter how rough life got, FCA was that safe place I could go for weekly encouragement. If it weren’t for campus ministry, I don’t know that I would have made it through my sophomore year.  I experienced God’s faithfulness in my high school years and that inspires me to meet students where they’re at. What better way than to do that than on their campuses.”

Before coming on staff, Janaye served as an FCA volunteer on multiple campuses. She also serves as the assistant director of student ministries at her home church.