Our wonderful team is the reason we are able to create such great change in our community!
Sandie founded Each Green Corner 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 all of Each Green Corner’s programming, communications & outreach, volunteer recruitment and special projects. Emily has been working in youth development and non-profits for 15 years, and has a background in small agriculture and outdoor education. Previously a Food Systems Educator and Program Coordinator she has been involved in the creation of EGC’s Food Explorers curriculum, leading garden installations and volunteer events as well as presenting to service groups and community members to 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.
Magaly Santos is a second-year Master’s student at the University of San Francisco studying Environmental Management. Magaly’s love and enthusiasm for food systems stems from her home community in the Salinas Valley and her farmworker background. Through advocacy and education, Magaly hopes to contribute to our communities and make food systems more sustainable and equitable for all!
Sonia Hernandez is passionate about sustainable agriculture, food access and community development. She earned her Bachelors of Science in International Agricultural Development from the University of California, Davis. Sonia has experience working with farms, students and communities to promote sustainable food systems and environmental education.
Through Sonia’s work with Edible Schoolyard Stockton and the California Climate Action Corps, She helps teach students about gardening, farming, healthy food and the importance of caring for the environment. Sonia is passionate about empowering young people and communities through hands-on learning and creating greater access to fresh, healthy food.
Zoe is a Food Systems Educator with deep passions for building more sustainable and equitable food and textile systems. As a recent graduate in Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics from UCLA, Zoe believes that scientific innovation at the most micro level can lead to macro transformations that promote public health, community well-being, and preservation of our natural world. Zoe recognizes that the success of work in sustainable systems rides on pioneering accessible ways to inform the public and empowering youth to think critically about their place in the world. As such, Zoe dedicated her time, energy, and knowledge to advancements in sustainable systems at UCLA as a research assistant in the Rowat Cultivated Meat Lab and as the former President of UCLA’s premier sustainable fashion organization, Unravel. Her unique roles in each space provided students and LA locals an opportunity to engage with sustainability work that impacts everyone. As a San Francisco native, Zoe hopes to bring creativity and ambition from years of environmental research and advocacy to imagine a more equitable world within her local community.
Carlin Corea was introduced to food justice working at College of San Mateo’s SparkPoint Free Grocery Center, and has been joyfully engaging in the food community ever since. They have worked in basic needs centers like UCSC’s Redwood Free Market supporting the pantry and advising CalFresh applications, at nonprofit and educational farms in crop production and harvest for programming and school lunches, and in field trip, farm camp, and culinary learning settings! Carlin is a recent UCSC grad, of the Community Studies program, where they studied social change through food work, got to be a peer mentor for the cohort a year behind them, and participated as a USDA FANH scholar! In addition to starting with Each Green Corner this school year, Carlin stewards a Life Lab garden at Gateway School in Santa Cruz.
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.
Lillia is an incoming Public Health graduate at SFSU who is passionate about community health, environmental sustainability, and health equity. As a Mountain View native, Lillia has experience in supporting local initiatives through her work with Climate Resilient Communities, where she contributed to outreach and education efforts focused on the intersection of climate change and public health. Lillia is especially interested in expanding access to resources that empower historically underserved communities. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing with her two cats and exploring the outdoors. She is excited to contribute to Each Green Corner’s mission of building a healthier, more resilient future!
Maham holds a MS in Environment and Sustainability from the University of Michigan, where she focused on sustainable food systems and environmental justice. She also holds a BS in Environmental Science from St. Mary’s University. Before joining Each Green Corner, Maham worked at the San Antonio Food Bank, where she coordinated 700+ food drives and helped generate $300,000+ in donations. Her motto is to collaborate with other brilliant individuals to work on building a sustainable and equitable future, and is excited to strengthen the organization’s mission by helping build climate resiliency and fight food insecurity in the community. Outside of work, Maham enjoys trying new food (either supporting a local business or making it herself.)
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.
