About Margaret
Margaret D’Arrigo, a third-generation resident of the Salinas Valley, grew up as one of six children in Distric 3. From a young age, she developed a passion for farming and innovation, thanks to her family’s strong agricultural background.
Throughout her career, Margaret has demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the fresh produce industry. She has played a key role in her family’s company while establishing a successful consulting business.
Margaret’s dedication to community development has earned her widespread recognition and awards for her contributions to agriculture and philanthropy, tackling food insecurity, and promoting education in underserved communities.
Experience
Elected Board of Trustee for Hartnell College
- Elected Board of Trustee for SVMH
- Chair, United Way Board
- President, Grower Shipper Association
- Co-Founder, Impower
- Chair, Hartnell College Foundation
- Vice President, Youth Empowerment – AIM Youth Mental Health
- Treasurer, Food Bank for Monterey County
- Board member, Salinas City Center Improvement
- Board member, Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce
- Board member, Rancho Cielo
- Contributor, Siempre Latinos
- Board member, CSUMB Women’s Leadership
- Board member, Women’s Fund for Monterey County
- Past Treasurer, Food Bank for Monterey County
- Co-Chair, Hartnell Agriculture Steering Committee
- Mentor, Pay It Forward for Future Citizens Foundation
- Steering Partner, Bright Futures initiative
- Lead, YMCA Capital Campaign
- President, Circle-member-Hartnell
- Lead, Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital Engagement
- Hartnell College President Task Force