Editor’s Note

Rachel Trigueiro, a full time mom, enjoys writing and drinking coffee in her spare time. She loves chilly weather and bulky scarves. As a little girl she dreamed of being a talk-show host and she’s a strong believer that sharing our stories sparks lasting hope.

Lori Rice is a photographer and writer with a passion for food and farms. She is the owner of Fake Food Free Productions and the winner of a 2019 International Association of Culinary Professionals Food Writing Award. When she’s not telling stories and sharing photos in Edible San Joaquin Valley, Lori works with food brands, agriculture boards and publishers providing food and farm photography. www.loririce.com

Paul David is the CEO of SocialxBusiness Inc. marketing agency, and he handles all things digital here at Edible San Joaquin. Paul, who has a master’s degree in business management, spent the first 10+ years of his career in the food and beverage industry, starting as a dishwasher at age 17. He then attended culinary school, worked his way to management and eventually owned his own restaurant in Northern California.

Melissa Mendonca is a graduate of San Francisco State and Tulane universities. She’s a lover of airports and road trips and believes in mentoring and service to create communities everyone can enjoy. Her favorite words are rebar, wanderlust and change.

Lana Granfors enjoys traveling, gardening, cooking and spending time with her friends and family– especially her grandchildren, Jillian and Garet. Dakota Jacobi has been capturing love stories for three years, photographing families, seniors and couples. She aims to document the candid, organic, and “unposed” moments of life. Her mission is to not just take great pictures, but to build relationships and create experiences for her clients. When she’s not adventuring around California or editing in her favorite coffee shop, she spends her days at home with her two kids. www.dakotalynnphoto.com

Monica Fatica is queen of the juggle. From editing magazines to dabbling in other endeavors, there aren’t many tasks Monica won’t try. When she isn’t running from job to job, the married mother of three is catching up with family and loving all over her fur babies. Her passion for helping others and the love for her community inspire her to contribute to spreading all the good happening in the valley.

Yvette Goltiao is an interior, product, and lifestyle photographer. She enjoys working with creatives and entrepreneurs to create naturally styled photos for an authentic connection. With a decade of experience, Yvette is passionate about supporting local business through her photography. A California native, Yvette spends her time hanging at local coffee shops, dreaming of which boutique hotels to stay in next, or lounging at home with her husband and puppy, Hudson. www.yvettecophoto.com | Instagram @yvettita