Claudia Bonilla Keller – Los Angeles Times

General manager
Second Harvest Food Bank

CEO Claudia Bonilla Keller has transformed Second Harvest Food Bank and its impact on the Orange County community. Under her leadership, Second Harvest became the first food bank in the world to achieve TRUE zero-waste certification, reducing plastic waste by up to 5%. She has also led efforts to provide healthier food to 393,000 people each month, supported by the 40-acre Harvest Solutions Farm, which produced more than 4.7 million pounds of fresh produce this year. Keller strengthened partnerships, expanded volunteer opportunities and improved delivery operations, improving efficiency and service. Her leadership in the Orange County Hunger Alliance focuses on addressing the root causes of food insecurity. Recognized with numerous awards, including Nonprofit of the Year and multiple individual awards, she is a pioneer in sustainability, food access and nonprofit leadership.