We're excited to share that we have hired Salvador Ramirez as our new Executive Director. In this position, Ramirez will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our mission, which includes nurturing healthy eating habits for Yolo County children and families, encouraging hands-on education, and building a stronger local community food system.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Ramirez earned a Master of Public Administration with a Health Concentration from the Heller School- Brandeis University. 

Previously, Ramirez has worked as a Program Manager for Philanthropy Projects with the  California Council on Science and Technology and as a Migrant Regional Manager for the National Head Start Association. Ramirez has volunteered with the Peace Corps in Kazakhstan, developing a curriculum to instruct students on environmental practices. He also served as the Honorary Mayor of Carmichael.

“I am excited to join Yolo Farm to Fork as its new Executive Director and to lead us into a new era of growth and impact,” states Ramirez. “I am especially looking forward to strengthening our community partnerships and advocating for a healthy food system.” 

“We couldn't be more excited to have Sal join our team!” shares Yolo Farm to Fork President Suzanne Falzone. “He comes to us with a decade of experience with nonprofits, a love of growing food, and a commitment to empowering children and families while planting the seeds of their healthy living.”

Join us in warmly welcoming Salvador Ramirez to our team!