Our Board

Philip Ohriner is the co-founder of and president of Ma’alot Farms. Prior to embracing an intentional, homesteading lifestyle, Philip served as a congregational rabbi for close to a decade. Philip is passionate about family, friendship, food, and community building and serves on the board of a number of local and national non profit organizations. On the farm, Philip’s most treasured role is shepherding alongside his pack of livestock guardian dogs. Together, they protect and care for the flocks of poultry and herds of goats that provide Ma’alot Farms meat, cheese, eggs, butter, and milk, as well as the nutrients to regenerate our soil. When Philip isn’t with the herd you can find him powerlifting in the garage, usually with a dog “helping”.

Born and raised in Saratoga, California, Nancy has deep roots in Silicon Valley and a lifelong connection to the community. After a successful four-decade career in sales and business development in the San Francisco Bay Area, she is now dedicated to supporting causes that align with her values and passions.

In August 2023, Nancy was introduced to the farm, and it was an immediate connection. As a committed lifelong learner, she has embraced the farm’s regenerative farming practices and the meaningful mission of providing organic food to socioeconomically disadvantaged families in the region. Nancy is excited to contribute to the board’s work and help further this important cause.

Sarah Munson brings extensive experience spanning college work at her family’s construction business, management consulting, and consumer marketing. After roles at Bain & Co. and various startups across San Francisco, London, and South Africa, she served as Executive Director of Marketing and Product Development at Bumble and Bumble, and later as GM of beauty.com and drugstore.com. Her passion for wine led her to co-found The Local Vine, recognized by Bon Appetit as one of America’s best wine bars. Sarah holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a BA in Economics and Public Policy from Pomona College. She has taught Marketing of Wine at South Seattle College and served as CMO at WineGame.

Deeply committed to community service, Sarah now focuses on economic empowerment initiatives. She currently serves on the board of Ma’alot Farms in Los Gatos, supporting their mission of sustainable farming and community-centered food systems.

Originally from Alaska, Sarah now lives in Northern California with her husband David. They enjoy their unruly home, their three kids, two dogs and a demanding, but lovable cat.