Alliance Members

The SMFSA brings together all the parts of the local food system — from production to processing, distribution, preparation, retail, consumption and waste — into a cohesive group capable of creating an ever healthier and more vibrant local food economy. The members of the SMFSA include community based organizations, local government actors, food bank representatives, residents and more. Current members include the individuals listed below.

Angie Cavazos, San Mateo County Health
Austin Dalmasso, University of California Cooperative Extension
Brendan Rea, Catholic Charities of San Francisco, Marin, and San Mateo
David P. Hott Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
Elias Berbari, Fresh Approach
Eliza Milio Ag Ombudswoman and San Mateo Resource Conservation District
Erin Tormey CoastSide Farmers Markets
Fiona Benjamin The HEAL Project
Jack Steinmann County of San Mateo Office of Sustainability
James Nakahara Kitchen Table Advisors
Jim Howard USDA-NRCS
Justin Watkins San Mateo County Health
Kathy Webster TomKat Ranch and LeftCoast Grassfed
Koren Widdel Director of Agriculture, Weights and Measures
Laura O’Leary Peninsula Open Space Trust
Lewis Reed Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
Lucy Diekmann University of California Cooperative Extension
Melissa DeVos San Jose Conservation Corps
Rachel Monaco Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
Terry Witzel Pollinator Partnership
Wei-Ting Chen Stanford University

Acterra: Action for a Healthy Planet serves as Network Manager for the The San Mateo County Food System Alliance. Acterra’s support includes the implementation of a Collective Impact Model with the following purpose: Through education, collaborative action, and innovation, we strive to support and strengthen the economic viability, environmental sustainability, and social equity within our connected food system, ensuring the health and food sovereignty of all residents of San Mateo County.