Board Members

Daniel Chavez

Daniel (he/him) was born and raised in Saticoy and his ancestral line can be traced to parts of modern-day Mexico. He is Co-founder and Farm Manager of the Saticoy Depot, a decolonized urban farm. Daniel is also the Bilingual Organic Consultant at the Rodale Institute. He was often found at the Saticoy Library as a kid where he developed a love for volunteerism as a tutor or at his job working at Yeto’s market. As a young adult, he helped at the community food pantry and finds himself proud to continue working towards uplifting his neighbors and hometown with Saticoy Food Hub. His favorite vegetable is the amazing and delicious miniature cabbage known as the brussel sprout. He loves cooking them with hoisin sauce and peanuts or just looking at how funky they grow on big stalks. 

Paulina Nava

Paulina Nava (she/her) grew up in Oxnard and conducted community-based food systems research as an undergraduate student at Stanford University and Master of Public Health student at Johns Hopkins. In her current role as Ventura County Public Health’s first Climate Change and Health Equity Coordinator, she shares information and resources on the health effects of climate change and environmental toxins to support a healthier community. Her work aims to increase climate adaptation and resiliency in Ventura County, especially for the most impacted communities of environmental racism. Paulina believes in a healthier future where community health and the land are similarly nourished. In terms of her own nourishment, her favorite vegetable is brussels sprouts!

Sergio Valenzuela

Sergio Valenzuela is the Kitchen Manager for Child Development Services (CDS) and a longtime Saticoy resident. With a career built around cooking, he is passionate about preparing nutritious meals that celebrate local, fresh, and culturally familiar foods. As a father and community member, Sergio is committed to improving food access and quality for families, and he brings this dedication to his work with Saticoy Food Hub, supporting local and BIPOC farmers while strengthening community food systems.

Kathryn Kinberg

Kathryn (she/they) has had a passion for community-led projects and spaces where folks could access and share food amongst one another since childhood. As an adult, she learned about historical and contemporary movements for food access and food sovereignty, and connected with Sierra to create the Saticoy Community Fridge. Kathryn is passionate about Saticoy Food Hub because she believes that the most transformative change comes from the cultivation of community-led projects. Kathryn has a Master’s in Women’s Studies and is the Grants Manager at the Social Justice Fund for Ventura County. Her favorite vegetable is the beet due to it’s beautiful color and delicious taste when roasted and paired with goat cheese.