Sierra Doehr (she/they) is a Filipinx-American who has loved the Saticoy community since moving to Azahar Street in 2011. Since then, they have found themself at the intersection of food security and racial equity as a health educator and farmer. Sierra is currently a Social Justice Fund for Ventura County Fellow and a Vital Village Network Community Food Systems Fellow based out of Boston Medical Center. Her favorite vegetable is kang kong aka water spinach!

Kim (they/she/he) grew up in Palmdale, CA watching and helping their dad grow food under the Mojave desert sun. Their love for gardening developed into a passion for creating decentralized community food systems and advocating for sustainable agricultural practices and fair farm labor laws. In June 2022 they graduated from the University of California Santa Barbara with a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Sociology. Kim is Saticoy Food Hub’s Food Access Coordinator and organizes the Saticoy Community Fridge and the Kids Zone at the Saticoy Farmers Market. Their favorite fruit is a persimmon!

Josue Becerra (he/him) is a UCSB graduate. His degree is in Political Science with a concentration in American Politics. He was raised in the community of Baldwin Park, CA, a primarily Latine city in LA county. Josue is passionate about working with underserved communities, and helping to resolve issues of food insecurity, labor exploitation, and community building. He is excited to be a part of Saticoy Food Hub, as an avenue to learn more about ways to bring resources and leadership expertise to his hometown, where he hopes to make a positive impact, and give back to the community who helped raise and educate him. His favorite vegetable is green onion, seasoned and cooked on the grill during a carne asada!

Angelica Solis (she/her) was born in Ventura, CA where she has lived for a large portion of her life. She attended CSU Channel Islands where she majored in Communication with an emphasis in nonprofits and businesses. During her time at CSUCI Angelica developed a passion for serving her community, after working with several local non-profits including Habitat for Humanity and OUHSD Farm to School. Angelica’s interest in Saticoy Food Hub stems from her appreciation for the organization's dedication to fighting food insecurity. Angelica worked on multiple projects during her time at CSUCI that taught her about food deserts and what food justice can and should look like. Angelica previously worked as the Outreach Coordinator for a local organization and community partner called Community Action of Ventura County. Her previous position has prepared her to serve as the Community Engagement Coordinator because of her strengths in networking and fostering relationships. Angelica is passionate about food as she feels it is one of her many love languages and a way to bring people together. Although it’s hard to pick just one, her favorite vegetable at the moment is brussels sprouts!

Mike (he/him) is from Las Cruces, New Mexico and graduated from New Mexico State University with a bachelor's degree in Horticulture and a minor in regenerative agriculture. Mike has always been interested in learning new ways to implement sustainable methods of living and farming. Mike's favorite produce item is swiss chard!

Lauren Weichert (she/her) was born in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Camarillo, CA at age 9. She graduated from UCSB in 2018 with a BS in Environmental Studies. She lived in Goleta and worked in ecological restoration for 3 years after graduating. In October 2021, Lauren moved back to Ventura county to work at an organic farm. She now calls Santa Paula home and is excited to be a part of the Saticoy community. She is passionate about food justice, building resilient food systems, and native plants. Her favorite vegetable is garlic because of its ability to make any meal better.

Myrna (she/her), born and raised in East Los Angeles, is passionate about soil health and regenerative agriculture. With a background in social media and firsthand experience working alongside farm workers, she has developed a profound appreciation for sharing stories of our interconnected relationship with stewarding the land. Pursuing her BA in soil science, she aims to aid farmers in adopting sustainable practices that align harmoniously with nature and, most importantly, supporting underserved communities affected by food insecurity. Embracing her role at the Saticoy food hub, Myrna looks forward to providing tailored resources to meet the community's needs and assist individuals in establishing home gardens to enhance food production and soil health. Myrna's favorite fruit is guava, as some of her fondest memories revolve around climbing guava trees in her childhood home.

Leticia Solimar Gutierrez (she/her/ella) was born and raised in East Ventura. Being raised mostly in Montalvo, she had the opportunity to have the importance of food, health, and justice emphasized from an early age. Some of her best childhood memories include working in the neighborhood garden with her dad and siblings, and taking their harvests to her mom to be made into filling meals. Solimar’s adulthood has been greatly informed by the years among family, friends, and community members keeping each other fed. In 2019, she was a founding member of the Pesticide Free Soil Project, an Oxnard soil health project focused on making public spaces pesticide-free. When the pandemic came, she was on the frontlines of PPE distribution and education in migrant and impacted communities nationwide. Solimar enjoys spending time volunteering at Community Roots Garden, and Dr. Manuel Lopez Garden in Oxnard, where she has been involved in cultural harvests, murals, interpreting educational workshops, and accessibility renovation projects. Working at Saticoy Food Hub marks her return to full-time community building work, and she is deeply honored and excited to keep building her family’s legacy in Saticoy and the 805. Her favorite fruit is guayaba.