Our wonderful team is the reason we are able to create such great change in our community!
Sandie founded EGC in 2018, believing in the transformative power of individuals to collectively build a healthier, more resilient and just community. Prior to founding EGC, she served as a Deputy County Counsel in San Mateo County, where she gained critical insight into the extent of food insecurity in San Mateo County as well as the many dedicated non-profits working to alleviate hunger. Each Green Corner was conceived in an effort to bridge this divide and inspire the broader community to join the efforts to end food insecurity via sustainable urban agriculture. Sandie earned her BA in Human Biology from Stanford University, and her J.D. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Emily manages EGC’s Living Campus and Food Explorer’s programming, communications & outreach, volunteer recruitment and special projects. Previously a Food Systems Educator and site lead for EGC’s Living Campus sites, she has been involved in the creation of curriculum, leading volunteer garden maintenance as well as publicly speaking to service groups and community members to spread our mission and expand involvement in all project areas.
Luke is a Food Systems Educator and leads the Seedling Starter Program. He graduated with a degree in Environmental Studies from CU Boulder, where he focused on ecological and policy solutions to the climate crisis and sustainable environmental management. In Colorado, Luke worked as a farmhand at the MASA Seed Foundation—a living seed bank for heirloom crops and native plants—where he discovered a love for eco-gardening and learned the art of raising seedlings. Each Green Corner gives Luke the opportunity to inspire a new generation of plant lovers, food system experts, and natural scientists to care for one another and for the outdoors.
Christina holds a B.S. in Plant Sciences from UC Davis and has extensive experience in sustainable agriculture, education, and community engagement. She has led programs in beekeeping, gardening, and food systems, with a focus on connecting people to the science and practice of sustainable food production. Christina is passionate about empowering students and communities to grow and enjoy healthy food while strengthening food security and environmental resilience.
Terilyn works with EGC in partnership with the HEAL Project. She believes that food is more than just nourishment. Food is a bridge between culture, community, and the environment. With a degree in Sustainable Environmental Design from UC Davis and a background in landscape design, horticulture, and California native plants, she is passionate about fostering connections to food as a holistic approach to well-being. Terilyn works to create spaces where communities can engage with food systems in meaningful ways, recognizing that food is more than a source of nutrients but also a foundation for resilience, equity, and justice. She values understanding the social and historical contexts of food systems while equipping communities with the tools and resources to reframe concepts of food security to take action toward nutrition security. For her, community gardens are not only places to grow food, but also a place to build relationships, share knowledge, and strengthen collective health. When she’s not in the garden, Terilyn enjoys exploring, crafting, and diving into new adventures.
Karen brings decades of non-profit and development experience to EGC. She focuses on grant writing and reporting, as well as establishing meaningful relationships with members of the community. Karen’s industry knowledge helps to inform EGC of best practices so that we can navigate the space more effectively as a new all volunteer organization.
Erin researches potential grantmakers, tracks ongoing and upcoming grants, and prepares grant proposal applications. She meets weekly with the development team to strategize about grant opportunities. Erin is an environmental planner with over 20 years of experience specializing in writing and editing environmental compliance documents, managing environmental resource projects, and engaging in community-based habitat restoration.
Cindy leads EGC’s HR and finance work, and is the Lead Volunteer for our Seedling Starter Program. Cindy preps and plants hundreds of seed trays throughout the year for distribution to volunteers, and manages transplanting and hardening off of seedlings in preparation of planting.