Sister Van is currently the Church Coordinator of JIL Rockville, Maryland and formerly the Education Head and JIL 12 Coordinator of JIL Arlington, Virginia.  She began her ministry service in Manila in 1993, through the Young Professional Adults Club (YPAC), then served as a cell group worker and bible teacher after graduating from the Bible Teachers’ Training Course in December  1994.  In August 1996, Sister Van started a home church in Virginia USA, which eventually became JIL Arlington, the first JIL church in East Coast.  Since then, she has served in different ministries such as music, finance, administration, education, as a cell group leader and part of the church management team.

Sister Van is married to Bro. Randy Torres, and they have four grown-up children and four grandchildren.  Their children are involved in the JIL VA/MD area.  Sister Van works at the World Bank Group as Senior Program Assistant in the Education Unit.  She graduated from the University of the Philippines with a Bachelor’s Degree in HR Administration.