Profile Category: Board of Trustees

Maxine has been part of the East Bay Church of Religious Science community since the early 1990s, beginning at Preservation Park under the leadership of Rev. Eloise Oliver.

Clifford Gatewood has been a dedicated member of East Bay Church of Religious Science since 2006, offering steady service in many areas—including audio/visual, the tape ministry, landscaping, painting, sanctuary care, and cultural celebrations.

Marianne Manilov has been part of East Bay Church of Religious Science since 1993 and became a Licensed Practitioner in 2015 after extensive study with Dr. Rev. Andriette Earl and Rev. Eloise Oliver.

Latoya Lopez, RScP is a practitioner at East Bay Church of Religious Science and is currently available to see clients.

Jaliza Eagles is a long-standing and devoted member of the East Bay Church of Religious Science, having been part of the community for over 26 years.

John W. Ellis IV is a devoted member of the East Bay Church of Religious Science community with a deep commitment to spiritual growth, compassion, and service. His desire to serve on the Board of Trustees is rooted in living his spirituality in action—expanding joy, fostering connection, and supporting a thriving, harmonious community.

Veronica Maxam joins the church board as Treasurer, bringing extensive executive leadership experience from the Bay Area’s technology sector. While formally joining East Bay in 2024, she has been an active member of the church community since 2015.

Rev. Dereca Blackmon is a licensed minister in the Centers for Spiritual Living where she has dedicated over 25 years of service to the spiritual transformation of the entire planet.