Our Team
Andrea Mele
A former university writing lecturer, Andrea has been with FAC since 2021, moving from Program Coordinator to Program Manager to Interim ED. She is responsible for all FAC programs, as well as grant writing and administration, technical assistance, and cross-sector partnerships. Andrea is an active literary citizen who led Fresno’s bid for designation as a UNESCO Creative City and served as Director of LitHop Fresno.
Interim Executive Director
Sharon Martinez
Responsible for ArtHop, Arts Alive in Agriculture: A Juried Exhibition, and FAC communications, Sharon first joined the FAC as a marketing intern during her undergraduate studies at CSU Fresno. After graduating with her BA in Mass Communication and Journalism with an emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations, she transitioned into her full-time position as a program coordinator.
Program Coordinator
Finance Assistant
Maritza Orozco
Responsible for a variety of accounting tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll duties, and other accounting-related functions, Maritza first joined the FAC as an intern during her studies at CSU Fresno. After graduating with her BA in Business Administration with a focus in accounting, she transitioned into her full-time position as Finance Assistant.