Originally called the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation (SCGGF), Sonoma County Fundación de la Voz de Los Viñedos was first established in 2002 as a 501(c)(3) organization to help fund educational workshops in Spanish for agricultural employees. Relaunched in January of 2016, the Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation has continuously proven it has a unique model of outreach and support, recognizing and relying on the trusted relationship that farmers have with their employees.
In 2022, the first class of the Leadership Academy met to brainstorm names for the Foundation which would best represent them and the work they do. They selected Sonoma County Fundación de la Voz de Los Viñedos (The Voice of the Vineyards).
The Fundación is managed by the Sonoma County Winegrowers with a 16-member board of directors comprised of agricultural leaders, vineyard and winery owners, and Sonoma County community leaders.
To support local vineyard employees and their families.
Vineyard Employee Recognition Program • Leadership Academy
To improve the lives of Sonoma County’s agricultural employees and their families, while ensuring Sonoma County remains a place where agricultural workers will continue to live, work, and thrive.
The Sonoma County Fundación de la Voz de los Viñedos collaborates with community organizations and government agencies to provide opportunities for vineyard employees to advance their education, skill development, and career advancement in order to create leaders in the agriculture community. The Fundación identifies resources, leverages support, and develops programs that improve the lives of local agricultural employees and their families.
Duff Bevill, Board Chairman, Bevill Vineyard Management
Lisa Wittke Schaffner, Vice Chair, North Coast Builders Exchange
Joe Dutton, Treasurer, Dutton Ranch
Vicki Michaelczyk, Secretary, Retired Grape Grower
BJ Bertacco, Edward Jones
Carlos Chavez, Safety & Environmental Associates
Charles Karren, Terra de Promissio
Glenn Proctor, Puccioni Ranch
Jason Cunningham, West County Health Center
Jim Pratt, Atlas Vineyard Management
Joel Castaneda, California Vineyard & Farm Supply
Ron Rubin, River Road Family Vineyards & Winery
Steve Sangiacomo, Sangiacomo Family Vineyards
Terry Lindley, Retired – American AgCredit
Tim Tesconi, Retired – Sonoma County Farm Bureau
Suzanne Smith, Slingshot Strategic Consultants
Karissa Kruse, Executive Director
The Sonoma County Fundación de la Voz de los Viñedos would not be able to provide resources to our communities without our valued and esteemed partners. Many thanks to our supporters, many of whom gave generous donations or sponsorships during community challenges.
The Sonoma County Fundación de la Voz de los Viñedos is focused on improving the lives of Sonoma County’s agricultural employees and their families, while ensuring Sonoma County remains a place where agricultural workers will continue to live, work, and thrive.
3245 Guerneville Road
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(707) 687-0327
info@scggf.org
Fundación de la Voz de los Viñedos is operated through a joint services agreement with Sonoma County Winegrape Commission.
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