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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Family Sushi Class - SOLD OUT
Thursday, April 30, 2026    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Our family cooking classes are back with a special recipe: Veggie Sushi! This class is a way to connect as a family and come together in the kitchen. We hope you join our educator for a fun, hands-on class that will result in a delicious dinner of veggie sushi & exciting sides! This class requires one adult to accompany one child (K-6th grade). You and your little one will both create your own sushi.
Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (May 1st, 2026)
Friday, May 01, 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 May: Art in the Outdoors!
Saturday, May 09, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
Welcoming all K-6th graders to Olivewood Gardens. It’s spring and our gardens are filled with inspiration! Sign your little one up for a morning of outdoor exploration, art creation, and snack sensations! Saturday, May 9th from 9:30am-11:30am. Sign up today!
May 9th, 2026 - 10AM
Saturday, May 09, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join us this May for a blueberry filled cooking class! We will harvest fresh blueberries from the garden and then create a delicious snack. 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.
May 9th, 2026 - 1PM
Saturday, May 09, 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us this May for a blueberry filled cooking class! We will harvest fresh blueberries from the garden and then create a delicious snack. 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.
Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 10, 2026    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Celebrate Mother’s Day in the heart of the garden as we honor all the incredible mother figures who nurture, inspire, and uplift us. Join us at Olivewood Gardens for a memorable Mother’s Day Garden Brunch featuring a seasonal, garden-inspired plated meal paired with a refreshing, curated spritzer. Guests will enjoy a beautiful outdoor experience surrounded by blooming gardens, hands-on activities, and time together. Create your own build-a-bouquet using flowers foraged directly from the garden, and craft a heartfelt card with wild, garden-grown plants—perfect for honoring the special people in your life. This family-friendly Mother’s Day event welcomes guests of all ages for a joyful day of food, flowers, and connection in our stunning outdoor setting!
Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (June 5th, 2026)
Friday, June 05, 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 Thursday, April 30, 2026
Events on Friday, May 01, 2026
Events on Saturday, May 09, 2026
Events on Sunday, May 10, 2026
Events on Friday, June 05, 2026