Grape Day S.T.E.A.M. Foundation at Deanna Smith Ranch
Teaching Our Kids Life Skills
Outdoor Classroom
Farm to Fork
Birdhouse to Barn
Seed to Sale
Harvest great foods that will nourish our kids’ minds and bodies for healthy futures.
Birdhouse to Barn
Birdhouse to Barn
Birdhouse to Barn
Introduction of the trade arts will help to prepare our youth for the essentials of everyday living.
Advisors
Jimmy Ukegawa
Dr. Luis Ibarra
Dr. Luis Ibarra
A prominent 3rd generation farmer, pioneer of Agritourism, owner of the Carlsbad Strawberry Company and Pumpkin Patch.
Dr. Luis Ibarra
Dr. Luis Ibarra
Dr. Luis Ibarra
Escondido Union School District, 2023 Superintendent of the Year. Dr. Rankins-Ibarra has served for more than 30 years as a bilingual elementary teacher, principal, director, and assistant superintendent in both Human Resources and Business Services.
Alfredo Velasco
Dr. Luis Ibarra
Alfredo Velasco
Born in Mexico City, raised in Burbank, California. A UCLA history graduate, 23 years with the YMCA of San Diego before becoming President & CEO of the YMCA of Greater Long Beach.
Jeff Epp
Dr. Luis Ibarra
Alfredo Velasco
A prominent retired public official who served the City of Escondido for 36 years, primarily as City Attorney and City Manager. Growing up in Wyoming gave Jeff a deep appreciation for the outdoors and conservation. He once successfully argued a case before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Trudy Armstrong
Trudy Armstrong
Trudy Armstrong
A prominent community leader and philanthropist in Escondido and North County San Diego. Trudy is a dedicated Rotarian for over 35 years. In January 2026, she was honored with the Kevin ham connector award.
John Debello
Trudy Armstrong
Trudy Armstrong
A filmmaker and creative executive famous for directing and co-writing the cult classic horror spoof Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978), principal of Loma Media, inducted into the Silver Circle for television achievement and recently directed the 2025 documentary 'Remember Us' chronicles of the creation of America's National WWI Memorial.
Jimena Topete
Trudy Armstrong
Javier Guerrero
Javier Guerrero
Trudy Armstrong
Javier Guerrero
Sven & Jeannine
Sven & Jeannine
Sven & Jeannine
Adam Hammill
Sven & Jeannine
Sven & Jeannine
Matthew Cleary
Sven & Jeannine
Matthew Cleary
Tina Pope
Sven & Jeannine
Matthew Cleary
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