James Landa

Hometown: San Jose, CA

Family: My wife Alysse and I have been married since 2021! We have one energetic dog named Vader.

Describe your role at The Crossing: Helping teenagers explore faith and experience the life-changing ways of Jesus while eating too much pizza.

Favorite place to eat: So many good spots in OC! Two of my favorites are Tacos Los Cholos and Treinta.

Favorite drink: Coca-Cola, Espresso with Tonic water from Nudae Coffee, or any specialty coffee from a local OC coffee shop!

In my free time I enjoy: Playing video games, watching the 49ers, Giants, and Warriors, and writing!

Favorite thing to do in Orange County: Going to Huntington Dog beach with Vader & my Wife, trying new food & coffee spots, thrifting, and theme parks!

One place I’ve always wanted to visit is: Tokyo, Japan

Favorite movie of all time: Some of my favorites: The Lion King, Rocky, Shrek 2, Star Wars, and Avengers: End Game.

One thing on my bucket list: To visit Europe and watch a UEFA Champions League soccer match!