Our Board
Get to know the people that make Ma’alot Farms special.

Nancy Michaels
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
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.