Meet Our Board

View our current Board of Directors below:

Board Chair

Rita De la Fuente
Principal & Co-Founder, Evolution Affairs

Vice Chair

Sabrina Falquier Montgrain, MD, CCMS
Culinary Medicine Physician, Consultant

Sensations Salud, LLC, Founder & CEO

Secretary

Angela Elo-Rivera
Manager of Communications, UCSD Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion

Board Vice Chair

Blanca Meléndrez
Executive Director, UCSD Center for Community Health Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute

Board Treasurer

Krupa Asher
Business Strategy, Calbright College; Former Google

Board Member

Nancy Sasaki
President & CEO;
United Way of San Diego County

Board Member

Amelia Porras
Kitchenista & Former San Diego County Office of Education Early Childhood Interventionist

Board Member

Marisa Aurora Quiroz
President & CEO, International Community Foundation

Board Member

Garry Rollins
Founder & CEO, Six One Nine Group

Jr Consultant, Site Acquisition Specialist, ChargePoint

Board Member

Rachel Helmer
Founder & Chief Creative Officer,

Shine Blume Creative

Board Member

Marnie Baird
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®

American Money Management, LLC

View our current Board of Directors below:

Board Chair

Rita De la Fuente
Principal & Co-Founder, Evolution Affairs

Vice Chair

Sabrina Falquier Montgrain, MD, CCMS
Culinary Medicine Physician, Consultant

Sensations Salud, LLC, Founder & CEO

Secretary

Angela Elo-Rivera
Manager of Communications, UCSD Sanford Institute for Empathy and Compassion

Board Vice Chair

Blanca Meléndrez
Executive Director, UCSD Center for Community Health Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute

Board Treasurer

Krupa Asher
Business Strategy, Calbright College; Former Google

Board Member

Nancy Sasaki
President & CEO;
United Way of San Diego County

Board Member

Amelia Porras
Kitchenista & Former San Diego County Office of Education Early Childhood Interventionist

Board Member

Marisa Aurora Quiroz
President & CEO, International Community Foundation

Board Member

Garry Rollins
Founder & CEO, Six One Nine Group

Jr Consultant, Site Acquisition Specialist, ChargePoint

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Talls & Smalls - March 6th, 2026
Friday, March 06, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Did you know that outdoor play has long-lasting benefits for both children and adults? Join us this month for Talls and Smalls, an outdoor adventure in the garden for ages 2-5 with an accompanying adult! Activities include: story time, a farm-to-table snack, a visit to one of our critters & time exploring the garden while tasting and learning together! Come spend quality time in nature with your little one while building a love for our environment and adventurous eating habits.
Garden Explorers March: 5 Senses!
Saturday, March 14, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Calling all K-6th grade explorers! Get ready to awaken your senses this spring at Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center. Join us on Saturday, March 14th, from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM for a hands-on adventure into the science of how we see, hear, touch, taste, and smell the world around us. Don't miss out on the fun—secure your spot today!
Chefcitos (March 14th, 2026 - 10AM) - sold out
Saturday, March 14, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join us this month for a Valentine’s snack themed Chefcitos class! We’ll work together to make delicious snacks using produce from our garden. Children in grades K-6 are invited to become adventurous eaters, learning kitchen skills and building confidence in the kitchen with us! Register for a spot today, spaces are limited. /// ¡Acompáñenos este mes en una clase de Chefcitos con temática de bocadillos para San Valentín! Trabajaremos juntos para preparar deliciosos bocadillos con productos de nuestra huerta. ¡Invitamos a los niños de kínder a sexto grado a convertirse en comensales aventureros, aprender habilidades culinarias y desarrollar confianza en la cocina con nosotros! Inscríbase hoy mismo, las plazas son limitadas.
Chefcitos (March 14th, 2026 - 1PM)
Saturday, March 14, 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us this month for a Valentine’s snack themed Chefcitos class! We’ll work together to make delicious snacks using produce from our garden. Children in grades K-6 are invited to become adventurous eaters, learning kitchen skills and building confidence in the kitchen with us! Register for a spot today, spaces are limited. /// ¡Acompáñenos este mes en una clase de Chefcitos con temática de bocadillos para San Valentín! Trabajaremos juntos para preparar deliciosos bocadillos con productos de nuestra huerta. ¡Invitamos a los niños de kínder a sexto grado a convertirse en comensales aventureros, aprender habilidades culinarias y desarrollar confianza en la cocina con nosotros! Inscríbase hoy mismo, las plazas son limitadas.
Open Gardens
Saturday, March 21, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Join us for our monthly Open Gardens and Property Tour! You’ll learn about the history of the property, Olivewood programming, and more! This tour takes place on natural surfaces such as dirt and mulch so please wear appropriate shoes. Tours at 10:15AM & 11:15AM. No registration required.
Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (April 3rd, 2026)
Friday, April 03, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Did you know that outdoor play has long-lasting benefits for both children and adults? Join us this month for Talls and Smalls, an outdoor adventure in the garden for ages 2-5 with an accompanying adult! Activities include: story time, a farm-to-table snack, a visit to one of our critters & time exploring the garden while tasting and learning together! Come spend quality time in nature with your little one while building a love for our environment and adventurous eating habits.
Events on Friday, March 06, 2026
Events on Saturday, March 21, 2026
Open Gardens
21 Mar 26
National City
Events on Friday, April 03, 2026