Sierra Doehr (they/she) 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!

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.

Saksen Hathaway (she/her) was born and raised in Portland, OR. She graduated in December 2023 from University of Wisconsin-Madison with a BS in Environmental Science, with a focus on environmental policy and social perspectives, and a minor in Sustainability. Throughout her time in school and professional experiences, she felt drawn to get involved in environmental justice and sustainable agriculture. Saksen is excited to be back on the west coast and eager to immerse herself in what she is most passionate about. Her favorite fruit is a peach!