The Couple

Derek
Derek was born in Bakersfield, CA and grew up in Taft, CA. After graduating from Taft Union High School he served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Cochabamba Bolivia mission. He hopes to be an art teacher and received an associate degree from Taft College. He is currently studying for a bachelor's degree at CSUB and working as a pizza delivery driver.
Sophia
Sophia was born in Dallas, TX and grew up in Tehachapi, CA. She graduated from Tehachapi High School. Presently, Sophia works on and off as a caregiver for the elderly and as nanny. Sophia attends Bakersfield College and wants to be a history teacher. She also hopes to someday be a mother and a published author.