Sona Desai has been working to advance sustainable and equitable food systems for more than 20 years. She has a background in organic farming, food marketing & distribution, farm business development, and is recognized nationally as a leader in food hub and community food systems development.
She is currently the Associate Director of the San Diego Food System Alliance. Prior to working for the Alliance, Sona was the Director of Food Systems Development at the Leichtag Foundation and also served as the Associate Director of Coastal Roots Farm in Encinitas.
Sona moved to California in 2016 after working at the Intervale Center in Burlington, Vermont for ten years. At the Intervale Center, Sona led the development and management of the Intervale Food Hub and the organization’s Gleaning & Food Rescue Program. She also served on the Board of Directors for the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont. Sona is actively engaged in local, state, and national food system networks.
