Rosa Gonzalez, MPH
Executive Director
Rosa Gonzalez is a dedicated Public Health Professional with 10+ years of experience on the front lines of serving her community--managing programs initiatives and community engagement functions. As a first generation daughter of immigrants from Mexico, she left the comfort and stability of her family home to earn her Bachelors of Science degree in Human Development at UC Davis. Always curious and with an insatiable appetite for knowledge, Rosa took her education to the next level and headed to New Haven, where she received her Master of Public Health in Social & Behavioral Sciences with a concentration in US Health & Justice from the Yale School of Public Health. Whether as a student or professionally, she galvanized teams and movements to address health and equity issues at the institutional level.
She had served on the Farm to Pantry Board of Directors for nearly 7 years, and when she returned home to Sonoma County after graduating from Yale, she was brought back into the Farm to Pantry fold, during a leadership transition. Farm to Pantry saw how driven Rosa was and how she displayed an incredible work ethic, even in a temporary role. She rose to the top of the candidates for a permanent Executive Director position and was formally announced at the 2024 Summer Supper as Farm to Pantry's new Executive Director.
Abril Inocencio
Director of Operations
A Sonoma County native, I graduated with a B.S. in Financial Management from Sonoma State. I was part of the student-run Morgan Stanley Investment Fund, where I sharpened my skills in investment strategy and teamwork while working with investment bankers and financial advisors. Over the past three years, I worked remotely at a values-driven private wealth firm, collaborating with clients and advisors nationwide on financial planning and investment management. This experience helped me develop a keen understanding of diverse financial needs and allowed me to fine-tune my skills in personalized financial planning. I also served as treasurer for a Santa Rosa City Council candidate in 2020, gaining community-focused financial insights. Although I have always been passionate about my work, with clients I felt a growing desire to make a direct impact in my community. I am now dedicated to applying my financial expertise and systematic work style to foster meaningful change while supporting Farm to Pantry’s wonderful mission.
In my downtime, I enjoy budgeting, kayaking, cooking and watching shows like Survivor with my dog.
Samantha Arenas
Logistics & Distribution Manager
Samantha is a Sonoma County local and a recent Sonoma State graduate. Arenas earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography, Environment & Planning and Spanish. During the past two years, Samantha has been interning at a nonprofit farm in Petaluma, learning about food resilience and community outreach.
“Sam is a really grounding touchstone for this incredibly dynamic and busy team; she does a fantastic job of keeping us organized,” Kelly Conrad said. They are passionate about sustainable farming and food justice. Samantha enjoys being outdoors, reading and spending time with family and friends.
Claudia de la Pena
Equity Gardens Manager
Claudia’s career has been rooted in gardening and service from the very start. With her experience at Green String Institute, Oak Hill Farm, Growing Together Farm and Petaluma Seed Bank, she has designed, planted and maintained sustainable gardens, worked with and educated children & adults with developmental disabilities in gardens and farms and has been a valuable resource and consultant for farming practices and gardening inquiries.
Claudia has conducted school tours, education sessions and workshops for farm maintenance and is a dedicated Sonoma County Black Forum volunteer. Her greenhouse management skills, farming expertise and friendly disposition are prized and valued in her position at Farm to Pantry.
When she is not engaged in serving her community, you can find Claudia visiting local bookstores, hiking or taking in a movie at the local theaters.
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Azucena Carlos Montesinos
Glean Leader
Azucena is passionate about building connections and supporting her community. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Sociology, with minors in Spanish and Chicano Latino Studies, from Sonoma State University. Her background in the nonprofit sector, education and financial services has shaped her ability to work with diverse communities and provide thoughtful support.
She is deeply committed to creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to experience and enjoy the outdoors. Whether she’s guiding community members through multi-faceted tasks or simply offering a listening ear, she’s dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive experience. Outside of work hours, Azucena enjoys spending her time reading, crafting, exploring new places and embracing her love for languages and cultures. She values the power of community and believes in creating welcoming spaces where people feel seen, heard and supported.
We believe her genuine warm nature and good humor will make her a wonderful Glean Leader, hosting many memorable and meaningful gleans for our volunteers. We hope you get a chance to get to know the latest flower in the Farm to Pantry bouquet!
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