Kelsie Matteucci joined UC ANR in 2025 as a Community Education Supervisor for the Master Food Preserver Program. In this role, she supports the statewide program manager and county coordinators in training volunteers and implementing educational programs across California.

 

Kelsie holds a Master's in Climate Science and Policy from Scripps Institute of Oceanography and a Bachelor's in Sustainability from San Diego State University. She has dedicated her career to exploring sustainable food systems and sharing this knowledge with learners of all ages, emphasizing the benefits of local, seasonal eating. Her background includes work with small-scale agricultural operations and educational cooking programs, experiences that have sharpened her food preservation skills. She has led a variety of community classes and events focused on building kitchen confidence, increasing food literacy, and preserving the seasonal harvest in diverse ways. Kelsie is committed to expanding and strengthening farm to fork and food preservation education across the state. Her favorite preserved foods are homemade yogurt and candied jalapeños, which add a sweet and spicy punch to any dish.