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 / 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.
Garden Explorers June How Does your Garden Grow?
Saturday, June 13, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Hey K-6th graders! Do you know how your garden grows?! Well join us at Olivewood Gardens for a super awesome summer Garden Explorers to put your gardening skills to the test! Sign up for a morning of outdoor exploration, art creation, and snack sensations! Saturday, June 13th from 9:30am-11:30am. Sign up today!
Chefcitos (June 13th, 2026 - 10am)
Saturday, June 13, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join us this June for a seasonal hands-on cooking class! Children in grades K-6 are invited to become adventurous eaters, learning kitchen skills and building confidence in the kitchen! Register for a spot today, spaces are limited. | ¡Acompáñanos este mes de junio en un taller práctico de cocina de temporada! Invitamos a los niños de infantil a 6.º de primaria a que se atrevan a probar nuevos sabores, aprendan técnicas culinarias y ganen confianza en la cocina. Inscríbete hoy mismo, las plazas son limitadas.
Chefcitos (June 13th, 2026 – 1pm)
Saturday, June 13, 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us this June for a seasonal hands-on cooking class! Children in grades K-6 are invited to become adventurous eaters, learning kitchen skills and building confidence in the kitchen! Register for a spot today, spaces are limited. | ¡Acompáñanos este mes de junio en un taller práctico de cocina de temporada! Invitamos a los niños de infantil a 6.º de primaria a que se atrevan a probar nuevos sabores, aprendan técnicas culinarias y ganen confianza en la cocina. Inscríbete hoy mismo, las plazas son limitadas.
Summer Camp Week 1: Cheerful Cherries!🍒
Monday, June 15, 2026 - Thursday, June 18, 2026    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for a fun and educational summer camp for incoming 1st - 6th graders. Campers will explore nature and food with hands on activities in our teaching garden and kitchen! Each day will feature new and exciting activities, recipes, and fun! Sign up for one day at a time, or for the whole week!
Open Gardens
Saturday, June 20, 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.
Summer Camp Week 2: Funky Figs!🌰
Monday, June 22, 2026 - Friday, June 26, 2026    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for a fun and educational summer camp for incoming 1st – 6th graders. Campers will explore nature and food with hands on activities in our teaching garden and kitchen! Each day will feature new and exciting activities, recipes, and fun! Sign up for one day at a time, or for the whole week!
Events on Friday, June 05, 2026
Events on Monday, June 15, 2026
Events on Saturday, June 20, 2026
Open Gardens
20 Jun 26
National City
Events on Monday, June 22, 2026