CEO, SECOND HARVEST FOOD BANK
WHY: Second woman to hold top leadership position at Irvine regional food bank that distributed nearly 60 million pounds of food and served over 489,000 people per month on average last year. Purchases and grows food for distribution at more than 250 locations throughout OC, with focus on vulnerable populations.
IN THE NEWS: Named to top C-Suite spot in January, replacing interim CEO Dave Coffaro. Previously served as chief mission officer after roles with LA Promise Fund, American Heart Association and St. John Knits.
NOTABLE: Bilingual daughter of immigrants; holds a bachelor’s degree from University of California, Irvine and a master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, Fullerton.
