Meet The Team

Tim was born in the Philippines & raised in the Bay Area. He went to college at Gonzaga University in Washington and is fascinated by food systems and specifically the intersection between food and culture. His hope is that the garden can be an enjoyable place for village residents to nurture their gardens & build community. ​

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Melissa is a student parent and works in the Village. The garden has truly become a zen place for her, offering a sense of peace and calm that she didn't know she needed. While she says she's not an expert, she is eager to help the garden in any way she can.  

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​Ben has a B.Sc in soil science, experience in farming, gardening and orcharding, and leads our Group Work Days. He is deeply interested in permaculture and regenerative practices for managing the land. He believes that a thriving soil ecosystem is the key for healthy soil and the healthiest food.

Rai is a proud first-generation Indigenous Chicano student at UC Berkeley. His journey is deeply rooted in embracing and preserving ancestral land practices and food cultivation. He firmly believes in the importance of reconnecting with our ancestral knowledge and learning to live in harmony with the land.

Khaldoun is from Jordan and resides in UC Berkeley University Village. With a background in HVAC, he brings his skills as a handyman to the community. Growing up in a farming family, Khaldoun has extensive experience in agriculture and is eager to contribute his expertise to the UVA Garden team, making the garden more user-friendly for fellow gardening enthusiasts.

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