Rocio Rodriguez, Co-Chair

With a Master’s degree in Public Health and a certificate in Public Health & Humanitarian Action from Columbia University, Rocio is currently applying her education and skill set as the Healthe Equity Manager for the County of Sonoma. She has held volunteer positions with the U.S. Southern Border Action Group, Global Response Management in Mexico, the American Red Cross and most recently as a mentor for youth in the On the Margins Dale! Program. She’s passionate about community-based public health and health equity through housing, education, social support networks, food access and neighborhoods. 

Maclan Cung, Co-Chair

Maclan was born in Vietnam and raised in Salinas, California. She attended Sonoma State University and graduated with a BA in Environmental Science. In 2006, she relocated to Healdsburg and started working at Love Farms to learn about farming organically. She assisted in tending the land and selling what was seasonally-grown at the local farmers’ markets. This fueled a passion for eating locally and seasonally. Now, she never misses a chance to seek out a farmers’ market at home or abroad on her travels. Currently, she works at Jackson Family Wines as a Culinary & Garden Operation Specialist. Maclan has 13 years of experience in the Hospitality & Restaurant industry. She first joined Farm to Pantry as a gleaner in 2015. Inspired by the organization’s mission, she was compelled to become a board member and help expand its outreach.

Kathy Taylor, Secretary

Kathy Taylor has lived in the Bay Area for over 30 years. For the past 18 years, Kathy has been an executive recruiter with her own firm, Taylor Executive Search. Her firm had a primary focus on Silicon Valley startups. She has worked with several Venture Capitalists to fill out their executive teams. Prior to her recruiting career she worked in Media to include CBS, as well as other national networks.

She has served on the Steering Committee of Citizens Climate Lobby, an all-volunteer non-profit with a focus on Climate Change from the Congress. Her efforts with CCL consisted of lobbying Congress over the past 5 years urging them to take action on Climate Change by passing a Carbon Fee and Dividend.

Kathy sits on the board of the Healdsburg Jazz, promoting music and music education throughout Sonoma County. She also sits on the board of Upwardly Global, a non-profit focused on helping legal immigrants in the US, to find gainful employment. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska. In her down time, she enjoys cycling and yoga.

Michael Margetts, Treasurer

Michael Margetts is an experienced finance professional with over 35 years of expertise in accounting and financial management. Residing in Sonoma County, Michel has made a significant impact in the field of finance through his work in financial planning, analysis, and strategic advisory.

Michael earned his MBA and his undergraduate degree in Accounting from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. His extensive career includes roles with a variety of organizations, from small businesses to large corporations, where he has excelled in leading financial teams, streamlining processes, and developing strategies that drive efficiency and profitability.

Outside of his professional and community work, Michael is a passionate wine lover and a great cook. He enjoys visiting Sonoma County wineries and pairing local wines with his culinary creations. Using fresh, local produce, Michael crafts delicious meals that reflect his appreciation for the region’s agricultural richness. Whether he’s enjoying fine wine or experimenting with a new recipe, Michael’s love for food and wine is an important part of his lifestyle.

Doug Lipton

Board member since 2015, Doug is an environmental scientist who founded Lipton Environmental Group after serving for years as a Principal Scientist at a large environmental consulting firm. He received his doctorate from U.C. Berkeley in environmental chemistry and did postdoctoral work at Lawrence Berkeley Laboratories. Doug, his wife Cindy, and their sons moved to Healdsburg 20 years ago to start a organic/biodynamic farm in Dry Creek Valley. They opened Healdsburg SHED, a modern interpretation of the old time Grange that supports local farmers and producers and brings community together. Doug also serves on the board of the Russian Riverkeepers and Sonoma County Open Space District’s Advisory Group and Agricultural Task Force.

Katie Rosson

Katie Rosson’s human resources and communications experience spans 35 years. She has held senior leadership positions in large global organizations, including Charles Schwab, Gap, Inc. and most recently Ariat International. Katie is known as someone who understands both the business and personal side of organizations Her work has included developing strategies for achievement of critical business objectives and organizational growth, providing leadership coaching, developing individuals and teams, and creating strategies and methodologies for internal and external corporate communications.

In addition to working with Farm to Pantry, Katie currently serves as a board member of Reach for Home and on the Vestry of St. Paul’s - Healdsburg. She also serves as the Chair of the Equal Voices Advisory Council of the National Democratic Institute in Washington DC. Katie has recently retired and is living with her wife in Northern California.

Melita Love

Farm to Pantry founder and board member, Melita has more than 20 years' leadership experience in nonprofits and educational facilities. Melita started Farm to Pantry in 2008 with only three volunteers and has grown the organization to over 60 strong. She holds a Masters in Business Administration from New York University and an undergraduate degree in education from the College of William and Mary. Melita is a 2014 Fellow of the Leadership Institute of Ecology and the Economy. She lives in Seattle, Washington now, close to dear family.