Staff
Alondra Alvarado (she/her/ella)
President & CEO
Sarah D’Agostino (she/her)
Director of Operations
Devanshi Singh (she/her)
Research Manager
Anae Evangelista (she/her)
Community Impact Manager
Andrew Chousal (he/him)
AmeriCorps VISTA Education & Outreach Specialist
President & CEO
Alondra Alvarado (she/her/ella)
Alondra Alvarado was born in Lakeview Terrace, California, and raised in Tijuana, Mexico. She is the first in her extended family to graduate from college, earning a degree in psychology from the Autonomous University of Baja California (UABC). In 2015, she returned to the United States to continue her career in public service and community advocacy.
Driven by her personal lived experience with nutrition insecurity, Alondra’s work centers on the belief that true health and dignity begin with equitable food access. Her purpose is profoundly shaped by her paternal grandmother’s legacy—a woman who fled domestic violence in the 1960s and dreamed of creating a shelter for families in crisis. That dream continues to guide Alondra today as she works to build systems that honor the resilience of families in need.
She has over 20 years of experience across government, nonprofit, and binational settings, including roles as Chief of Staff to a Tijuana City Councilmember and Press Secretary for the Baja California State Congress. Since moving to San Diego, she has worked to bring services and opportunities closer to historically underserved communities through public affairs, equity-centered programming, and systems-level leadership.
Alondra joined the San Diego Hunger Coalition in 2023, first as Director of Marketing and Communications, and six months later was appointed CEO. In this role, she leads the organization’s strategy, operations, and advocacy to advance food justice across the region.
She currently serves as the Board Secretary for Operation HOPE-North County, and she has previously served on other nonprofit boards, including San Diego Friends of the Public Library and the San Diego & Imperial Counties Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.
She’s a proud Star Wars nerd, Padres devotee, and weekend explorer of the San Diego - Baja Region.
Director of Operations
Sarah D’Agostino (she/her)
Sarah D’Agostino joined San Diego Hunger Coalition in 2020 with an extensive background in Customer Service stemming from over 15 years in Retail and Event Management. Sarah spent 4 years in Motorsports as an integral part of the Non-Profit Promotor team in Detroit, MI before moving to New Orleans, LA to assist in its inaugural IndyCar race; leading the development and management of the Hospitality and Volunteer programs. Sarah received a Bachelor of Arts in Media Arts & Studies with a minor in Business Administration from Wayne State University.
Sarah works closely with the CEO to monitor the needs of the organization and staff, and to manage financials, human resources, board management, event planning and general office functions.
Passions: Sarah loves traveling to new places, watching movies, swinging in her hammock and throwing darts with her wife.
Community Impact Manager
Anae Evangelista (she/her)
Anae Evangelista joined the San Diego Hunger Coalition as the CalFresh Program Coordinator and promoted to Community Impact Manager in February 2024. Growing up in San Diego, she recognizes the diverse community in the city and strives to secure food security for all and increase access to culturally reflective foods.
Prior to joining the San Diego Hunger Coalition, she worked with the CalFresh Team at UC San Diego, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree. She served as an application assister, serving as a point of communication between the county and students to solve case and application issues. Her outreach work aimed to tackle barriers inhibiting college student accessibility to CalFresh. She’s excited to bring her passion to the San Diego Hunger Coalition to serve as an advocate of food justice for all.
Passions: When she’s not working, she loves trying new crafts and napping with her cat Parsnip.
Research Manager
Devanshi Singh (she/her)
Devanshi Singh joined the San Diego Hunger Coalition as a Research Manager in 2026. Born in India, Devanshi brings a diverse, global perspective to her work, having lived and worked as a policy researcher across India, Nepal, and the United States. She holds a Master of Development Practice from the University of California, Berkeley's Goldman School of Public Policy, a Master of Development Study, and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
Before joining the San Diego Hunger Coalition, Devanshi worked for state agencies like the California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS). She leverages her expertise in research methods and quantitative data analysis, utilizing tools like Python, R, and SQL, to drive impactful, equity-centered policy research.
Outside of work, Devanshi enjoys watching Netflix, and spending time outdoors hiking or playing pickleball. Some of her favorite shows are The Big Bang Theory, Ted Lasso and Brooklyn 99. She is also an enthusiastic foodie, always on the lookout for a great local ice cream shop or a new vegan restaurant.
AmeriCorps VISTA Education and Outreach Specialist
Andrew Chousal (he/him)
Andrew Chousal joins the San Diego Hunger Coalition as the Outreach and Education Specialist through the AmeriCorps VISTA Hunger Free America Program. Andrew is a recent graduate of San Diego State University (SDSU), where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing.
Before serving as the Outreach and Education Specialist, Andrew served as a Communications Intern for the San Diego Hunger Coalition. In this role, he gained valuable insight into the importance of public resources and services, while applying his marketing skills to develop social media content. Andrew also brings further marketing and administrative experience from several positions, including Digital Marketing and Advertising TAP Intern at Civilian Agency, Office Student Assistant for the Mathematics and Science Teacher Initiative at SDSU, and Marketing Director for the Hispanic Student Association at SDSU.
Passions: Andrew loves to play a wide variety of video games, watch movies and television, and explore new restaurants and cafes. He also enjoys spending time with loved ones and playing with his golden retriever.