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 (9/4/26)
Friday, September 04, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come join us for a morning in the garden exploring plants, bugs and more. Our outdoor adventure will include story time, a farm-to-table snack and exploration on our 8-acre garden property. Join us to spend quality time in nature with your little one while building a love for our environment and adventurous eating habits. Ven a pasar una mañana con nosotros en el jardín descubriendo plantas, insectos y mucho más. Nuestra aventura al aire libre incluirá un rato de cuentos, una merienda con productos de la huerta y un recorrido por nuestro jardín de 8 acres. Acompáñanos para disfrutar de un rato especial en la naturaleza con tu pequeño, al tiempo que fomentas el amor por el medio ambiente y unos hábitos alimenticios aventureros.
Garden Explorers September: How Does Your Garden Grow?
Saturday, September 12, 2026    
9:30 am - 11:30 am
As summer winds down and the weather shifts to fall, the garden undergoes a series of changes! In this program focused on teaching kids how to grow a garden, your little one will participate in an exciting and interactive garden explorers class where participants will explore Olivewood, do a few gardening activities and enjoy a garden snack and craft! Sign your little one up today to spend some quality time outdoors in nature with other explorers!
Chefcitos (September 12th, 2026 - 10AM)
Saturday, September 12, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids will harvest fresh veggies from the garden, fire up the grill to make their own delicious veggie pizzas, and discover the joy of cooking together. Along the way, they'll build confidence in the kitchen, practice teamwork, and develop adventurous eating habits by trying fresh, seasonal ingredients they helped pick and prepare! Acompáñanos en una divertida aventura culinaria en la que los niños recogerán verduras frescas del huerto, encenderán la barbacoa para preparar sus propias y deliciosas pizzas vegetarianas y descubrirán la alegría de cocinar juntos. Además, ganarán confianza en la cocina, practicarán el trabajo en equipo y desarrollarán hábitos alimenticios más atrevidos al probar ingredientes frescos de temporada que ellos mismos han ayudado a recoger y preparar.
Chefcitos (September 12th, 2026 - 1PM)
Saturday, September 12, 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Join us for a fun, hands-on cooking adventure where kids will harvest fresh veggies from the garden, fire up the grill to make their own delicious veggie pizzas, and discover the joy of cooking together. Along the way, they'll build confidence in the kitchen, practice teamwork, and develop adventurous eating habits by trying fresh, seasonal ingredients they helped pick and prepare! Acompáñanos en una divertida aventura culinaria en la que los niños recogerán verduras frescas del huerto, encenderán la barbacoa para preparar sus propias y deliciosas pizzas vegetarianas y descubrirán la alegría de cocinar juntos. Además, ganarán confianza en la cocina, practicarán el trabajo en equipo y desarrollarán hábitos alimenticios más atrevidos al probar ingredientes frescos de temporada que ellos mismos han ayudado a recoger y preparar.
Open Gardens
Saturday, September 19, 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.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Saturday, September 19, 2026    
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Join former Olivewood intern and Masienda Vice President of Operations, Selina Pino, for a hands-on cooking class exploring the ancient art of nixtamalization. Selina is also the creator of Olivewood's beloved Cauliflower Ceviche recipe, developed during her 2012 internship and still featured in our programming today. Learn how dried corn is transformed into hominy and masa before making a delicious vegetarian pozole from scratch while exploring the rich history and tradition behind one of Mexico's most important culinary techniques.
Fall Day Camp- September 21st🍁
Monday, September 21, 2026    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Are you looking for a fun camp for your child’s fall break? Olivewood is offering three day-long camps this Fall for K-6th graders! If your little one loves to get their hands in the soil, cook recipes, and explore nature - this is the camp for them! Families can register for individual days or join us for all three - every day will be filled with different hands-on activities and recipes!
Fall Day Camp- September 28th🍂
Monday, September 28, 2026    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Are you looking for a fun camp for your child’s fall break? Olivewood is offering three day-long camps this Fall for K-6th graders! If your little one loves to get their hands in the soil, cook recipes, and explore nature - this is the camp for them! Families can register for individual days or join us for all three - every day will be filled with different hands-on activities and recipes!
Talls & Smalls / Altos y Pequeños (10/2/26)
Friday, October 02, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come join us for a morning in the garden exploring plants, bugs and more. Our outdoor adventure will include story time, a farm-to-table snack and exploration on our 8-acre garden property. Join us to spend quality time in nature with your little one while building a love for our environment and adventurous eating habits. Ven a pasar una mañana con nosotros en el jardín descubriendo plantas, insectos y mucho más. Nuestra aventura al aire libre incluirá un rato de cuentos, una merienda con productos de la huerta y un recorrido por nuestro jardín de 8 acres. Acompáñanos para disfrutar de un rato especial en la naturaleza con tu pequeño, al tiempo que fomentas el amor por el medio ambiente y unos hábitos alimenticios aventureros.
Events on Friday, September 04, 2026
Events on Saturday, September 19, 2026
Open Gardens
19 Sep 26
National City
Events on Monday, September 21, 2026
Events on Monday, September 28, 2026
Events on Friday, October 02, 2026