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JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Join Farm to Pantry's Board of Directors. Be at the helm of a dynamic group of people who truly care about their neighbors and be a part of nourishing your community with fresh, locally-grown fruits & vegetables.
Sonoma County is so bountiful; there is no reason for 1 in 4 residents to be facing food insecurity! You can make a difference and lead the solution of bridging Sonoma's bounty with its need. CLICK THIS LINK for the application or email director@farmtopantry.org for any questions.
CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
Rocio Rodriguez, Co-Chair
With a Master’s degree in Public Health and a certificate in Public Health & Humanitarian Action from Columbia University, Rocio is currently applying her education and skill set as the Healthe Equity Manager for the County of Sonoma. She has held volunteer positions with the U.S. Southern Border Action Group, Global Response Management in Mexico, the American Red Cross and most recently as a mentor for youth in the On the Margins Dale! Program. She’s passionate about community-based public health and health equity through housing, education, social support networks, food access and neighborhoods.
Maclan Cung, Co-Chair
Maclan was born in Vietnam and raised in Salinas, California. She attended Sonoma State University and graduated with a BA in Environmental Science. In 2006, she relocated to Healdsburg and started working at Love Farms to learn about farming organically. She assisted in tending the land and selling what was seasonally-grown at the local farmers’ markets. This fueled a passion for eating locally and seasonally. Now, she never misses a chance to seek out a farmers’ market at home or abroad on her travels. Currently, she works at Jackson Family Wines as a Culinary & Garden Operation Specialist. Maclan has 13 years of experience in the Hospitality & Restaurant industry. She first joined Farm to Pantry as a gleaner in 2015. Inspired by the organization’s mission, she was compelled to become a board member and help expand its outreach.
Michael Margetts, Treasurer
Michael Margetts is an experienced finance professional with over 35 years of expertise in accounting and financial management. Residing in Sonoma County, Michel has made a significant impact in the field of finance through his work in financial planning, analysis, and strategic advisory.
Michael earned his MBA and his undergraduate degree in Accounting from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. His extensive career includes roles with a variety of organizations, from small businesses to large corporations, where he has excelled in leading financial teams, streamlining processes, and developing strategies that drive efficiency and profitability.
Outside of his professional and community work, Michael is a passionate wine lover and a great cook. He enjoys visiting Sonoma County wineries and pairing local wines with his culinary creations. Using fresh, local produce, Michael crafts delicious meals that reflect his appreciation for the region’s agricultural richness. Whether he’s enjoying fine wine or experimenting with a new recipe, Michael’s love for food and wine is an important part of his lifestyle.
Heather Hannan-Kramer, Secretary
Heather is a trusted thought partner & strategist with a 15+ year foundation in executive leadership around the Bay Area. Her career experience spans across multiple technology verticals, investment banking/venture capital, real estate, green/clean-tech & agribusiness operations. She has a proven track record of working cross-functionally, adding immediate value while always prioritizing people and culture. Heather is a native Californian, a dedicated parent with two young daughters, and an active community advocate here in Healdsburg.
Kathy Taylor
Kathy Taylor has lived in the Bay Area for over 30 years. For the past 18 years, Kathy has been an executive recruiter with her own firm, Taylor Executive Search. Her firm had a primary focus on Silicon Valley startups. She has worked with several Venture Capitalists to fill out their executive teams. Prior to her recruiting career she worked in Media to include CBS, as well as other national networks.
She has served on the Steering Committee of Citizens Climate Lobby, an all-volunteer non-profit with a focus on Climate Change from the Congress. Her efforts with CCL consisted of lobbying Congress over the past 5 years urging them to take action on Climate Change by passing a Carbon Fee and Dividend.
Kathy sits on the board of the Healdsburg Jazz, promoting music and music education throughout Sonoma County. She also sits on the board of Upwardly Global, a non-profit focused on helping legal immigrants in the US, to find gainful employment. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska. In her down time, she enjoys cycling and yoga.
Katie Rosson
Katie Rosson’s human resources and communications experience spans 35 years. She has held senior leadership positions in large global organizations, including Charles Schwab, Gap, Inc. and most recently Ariat International. Katie is known as someone who understands both the business and personal side of organizations Her work has included developing strategies for achievement of critical business objectives and organizational growth, providing leadership coaching, developing individuals and teams, and creating strategies and methodologies for internal and external corporate communications.
In addition to working with Farm to Pantry, Katie currently serves as a board member of Reach for Home and on the Vestry of St. Paul’s - Healdsburg. She also serves as the Chair of the Equal Voices Advisory Council of the National Democratic Institute in Washington DC. Katie has recently retired and is living with her wife in Northern California.
Dawnelise Rosen
Dawnelise Rosen is a dynamic leader with a track record of fostering stakeholder relations and driving business development. She ran two wildly successful restaurant projects for 17 years, Scopa and Campo Fina, geared at building community by creating inclusive spaces and events focused on the relationship of farm to table, vineyard to glass connection and knowing your farmers. She is skilled in program management and staff leadership, where she excels in strategic planning and innovation, resulting in enhanced organizational transparency and community engagement. Expert in transforming objectives into actionable policies, she thrives in challenging environments that require creativity and decisive action. She has 20+ years building community for Environmental and Social Justice, through food.
In addition to working with Farm to Pantry, Dawnelise currently serves as Executive Director of FARMpreneurs, a project of Ideagarden Institute
The closing of a chapter for Farm to Pantry...Melita Love, the entrepreneur, founder & Board Chair hung up her gleaning gloves in November 2022.
"Your vision launched new farms dedicated to nourishing our community, minimized waste in farming and provided meaningful volunteerism across Sonoma County. Over gleaning, long-term friendships are made, conversations are honest, laughter is heard and TONS of nourishing food is brought to those in need. May your next chapter...be as meaningful and rewarding; we know it will. Thank you from all of us!" - Carol Beattie, Healdsburg Forever Board Member
Melita Love
Farm to Pantry founder and board member, Melita has more than 20 years' leadership experience in nonprofits and educational facilities. Melita started Farm to Pantry in 2008 with only three volunteers and has grown the organization to over 60 strong. She holds a Masters in Business Administration from New York University and an undergraduate degree in education from the College of William and Mary. Melita is a 2014 Fellow of the Leadership Institute of Ecology and the Economy. She lives in Seattle, Washington now, close to dear family.
A Wistful Send-Off Video for Melita.