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Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation: Education for Workers and Their Families

34 Community Spotlight: Melodie Hilton | Chuck Peckinpaugh | Cynthia Kirk

Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation: Education for Workers and Their Families .. ........

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NAPA VALLEY FARMWORKER FOUNDATION

Education for Workers and Their Families

By Kathleen Reynolds

How Can You Participate?

“What we need most from the public is something we are already so fortunate to have here in Napa Valley, respect for farmworkers and the work they contribute to our local industry, and incredible generosity. This community truly values the people working the vineyards.

The more resources we have, the more farmworkers we can serve. We’re deeply grateful to anyone who chooses to contribute to our efforts on our website.”

“One of the most enjoyable ways people can show support is simply by enjoying more Napa Valley wine. Every bottle helps sustain our local winegrape industry—one that is truly unique in the way it invests in the farmworker community.”

For more information

farmworkerfoundation.org (707) 261-3340

“Driven to become the best farmer he could be, Roberto Juarez began taking viticulture classes offered by the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation.

He soon realized that achieving this goal required learning English, so he enrolled in the Foundation’s English Literacy Program, which he completed in 2017. Now fluent, Roberto embraced ongoing education, taking every course available through the Foundation in areas like leadership, management, and sustainability. He is now a vineyard manager.”

This is from the 2024 Annual Report of the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation. The mission and goal of the foundation is to support and promote Napa Valley’s vineyard workers through education and professional development.

“One thing I want readers to understand is that Napa Valley’s farmworker workforce is largely permanent,” says Program Director Jill Durfee. “These are individuals and families building their lives here—an essential part of our community

and local economy. The students who attend our classes reflect that deep commitment. Most are adults working full-time, caring for families, and choosing to spend their free time learning something completely new. They are humble, diligent, and driven to create a better future for themselves, their families, and for Napa Valley.”

Founded by the Napa Valley Grapegrowers in 2011, the foundation engaged 411 participants in that first year.

By the end of 2024 they had provided 4,259 hours of education, reached 31,733 farmworkers and their families.

This year, as of press time, the foundation has had 785 participants.

Jill explains the evolution of the classes since the beginning, “Our programs are farmworker-driven through continuous feedback and data collection. Surveys are an important part of how we measure impact, but they also help us understand what additional topics farmworkers want to learn about. Each year, our Education Committee—made up of 13 industry

leaders—reviews this feedback to design the annual program offerings.”

“In 2011, we began with a few core programs, such as English and specific viticulture best practices, but nearly all of our growth has come directly from participant input. For example, we have offered First Aid and CPR training for many years. Last year, a student suggested that if she were certified as a trainer, she could better ensure everyone on her team received these lifesaving skills. In response, we launched Train the Trainer: CPR & First Aid, purchased equipment to

create a lending library with practice manikins (the dummies that simulate a human’s reactions to CPR), and provide ongoing support for those who take on this initiative to lead.”

Since education is one of the most meaningful investments they make, opening doors to opportunity, strengthening communities, and building lasting prosperity, the foundation holds CULTIVAR annually to reflect this vision—a one-of-akind conference where Napa Valley farmworkers deepen viticultural knowledge, strengthen leadership

skills, and gain tools for long-term career growth. This year’s offerings include in-depth seminars in Spanish exploring the “why” behind essential vineyard practices, practical leadership training focused on goal setting and achieving results and valuable connections with peers and industry leaders.

Every lesson, whether in English, math, computers or finance, becomes a ladder towards pay increases, leadership roles and long-term career growth.

“One program that holds special meaning for me is the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation’s Women’s Leadership Program.” ~ Jill Durfee

Throughout the year, classes can include learning about climate-smart farming and management practices to make Napa Valley vineyards more adaptable and resilient. There’s a class in Night Harvest Safety Training which covers OSHA safety standards for nighttime vineyard operations.

A three-day Welding Boot Camp provides hands-on training in essential welding techniques and a certification from Napa Valley College. UpValley Family Centers and Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation worked together to bring IRS-certified tax advice through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program to the farmworkers.

where we are seeing a growing number of women, the program provides a space to develop skills, build confidence, and foster community.”

“One program that holds special meaning for me is the Napa Valley Farmworker Foundation’s Women’s Leadership Program,” says Jill.

“Many farmworkers have had limited access to formal education, making opportunities for personal and professional growth especially valuable. Through these workshops, women strengthen their leadership skills while learning from and supporting one another. In a field

“I first attended a class at the Women’s Leadership Workshop,” she says. “Those classes were significant for me because they helped me gain confidence in myself. I realized I really could achieve a lot thanks to those workshops. I’ve also taken computer skills, math, and financial literacy classes. These are basic classes but essential for everyday life and work.”

One person who found success through the class is María Ríos, a vineyard crew leader, and recipient of a foundation Vineyard Champion award.

“Women now have more opportunities,” says María. “These days, a woman can be a foreman— something that wasn’t considered possible (before), as those roles were seen only for men. Now our abilities are being recognized more.”

In addition to the farmworkers themselves, farmworker families are invited to participate in the

programs and can benefit from single or multi-day programs like Health and Well-being events, in partnership with the St. Helena Hospital Foundation and Adventist Health, dental and vision screenings and Healthy Strategies for Managing Stress. At Día de la Familia last year, over 2,500 attendees connected with 50+ local organizations at this annual community building event.

Advancing the next generation of vineyard leaders is essential to maintaining Napa Valley’s legacy and long-term success. To that end, the foundation has an eightweek summer internship program for high school students aged 16 years and older. The Fields of Opportunity mentorship program fosters meaningful relationships and creates opportunities for high school students to gain guidance, develop skills, and receive support from industry mentors.

Mentorship is an important part of the learning process. The foundation website, farmworkerfoundation. org, says in part: “Mentorship nurtures ambition and supports journeys toward personal and professional growth. By pairing emerging talent with experienced mentors, the Foundation ensures that participants receive the

encouragement, resources, and networks needed to advance their careers. These relationships help program attendees set and achieve goals, develop leadership skills, and envision future possibilities.”

Classes in the importance of investing in education are offered to parents and students. In these classes, families learn how to navigate the complexities of applying for and funding higher education for their children.

The foundation works together with organizations such as OLE Health, Strategic Retirement Partners, UpValley Family Centers and the Wester Center for Agricultural Health and Safety to support

the farmworker community in meaningful ways. Through their collaboration, they aim to make a lasting, positive impact on farmworker families.

The foundation celebrates farmworkers’ achievements. One way is through the Scholars of the Year award. This prestigious award honors farmworkers who complete the most educational hours and demonstrate exceptional dedication to learning, growth, and leadership in both work and life. Throughout the year, the foundation celebrates Napa Valley farmworkers who embrace education and recognizes them through the Vineyard Champions program.

The awards create a supportive learning environment among vineyard workers and highlight the expertise and critical contributions of vineyard workers to the Napa Valley wine industry. Along with encouraging professional growth, the awards safeguard the farmworkers’ legacies and stories to the next generation.

The work of Napa Valley Farmworkers is fundamental to the industry’s success. Farmworkers bring a high level of skill and dedication to a community that leads in world-class viticultural practices and produces globally recognized wines.

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This busy holiday season, visit CanDoGiveGuide.org to shop, click, and support more than 90 inspiring Napa County nonprofit organizations. In just minutes, you can make a meaningful end-of-year gift that makes our community healthier, safer, and more joyful.

The Give!Guide is an online portal where you can discover a vibrant world of nonprofits that support wideranging causes including the environment, education, animal welfare, community wellness, seniors, and more.

Donating is simple and secure — gifts start at just $10, payable by credit card or check — and 100% of funds stay within Napa County. The Give!Guide is only open November 1 – December 31, 2025.

“We believe the joy of giving is for everyone – young adults, families, retirees, and working professionals.

The Guide makes it easy to join our community of givers. The hard part is deciding between some pretty amazing nonprofits to support,” says Nancy Fireman, Give!Guide executive director.

Originally modeled after Willamette Weekly’s Give!Guide in Portland, Oregon, the idea of making at-home philanthropy simple and inspiring has been a runaway success locally.

Now in its 13th year, the Give!Guide has raised more than $7.3 million to support Napa Valley nonprofit organizations, including $1.14 million in 2024 alone.

All nonprofits appearing in the Give!Guide have been screened by the Guide’s team. Each must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in good standing for at least two years before making an appearance in the Guide.

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“The CanDo Give!Guide is more than fundraising — it’s a bridge between people and purpose. It helped me share my cause, connect with the community, and give others a chance to be part of something bigger,” says Ingrid A. Foster, Founder, Amadon Hills Thoroughbred Foundation.

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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING • VETERANS PARK • WED. NOV. 26TH 6 P.M. NAPA CHRISTMAS PARADE • SAT. DEC. 6TH 5 P.M.

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Picking the theme for this year’s holiday activities in Downtown Napa was easy. “The Downtown Napa Association (DNA) board members chose ‘Joy to the World and Peace on Earth,’” said Bill La Liberte, Executive Director of the DNA, the organization that organizes the events. “It’s a great time of year to reflect on how we can all support each other.”

The holiday celebrations begin with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Veterans Park. Wednesday, November 26 at 6 p.m., Mayor Scott Sedgley will lead the community in a countdown to light the tree. Volunteers will be on-hand giving out free cookies, provided

by Sweetie Pie’s. Hot chocolate will be donated by Downtown Joe’s, as they have since the tree lighting in Veterans Park began.

Entertainment will come from local children’s groups, who will dance and sing before the Mayor leads the countdown to light the tree. This year, the tree will be moved to the staging area of Veterans Park. “The trees in the park are getting bigger, and moving it front and center will make it easier to see from all directions,” said Bill.

The Christmas parade is Saturday, December 6 at 5 p.m. Three cash awards of $500 each will be given to the parade judges’ selections in three categories: Best Use of Lights, Best Theme-Oriented, and Best Use of Music. Anyone can enter the parade, and it’s free. Whether you choose to build an elaborate float, simply march along with your group, or just watch, the Napa Christmas parade is a hometown tradition that has grown over the years.

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The parade Grand Marshal this year is Joe Peatman, founder and owner of Downtown Joe’s at 902 Main Street. When asked how he felt about being the parade honoree, Joe said he was both, “Humbled and embarrassed! Thanks to the Downtown Napa Association and the community for the great honor. The tradition of great parades and Honorable Marshals has been going strong for a century. The Oberon Building, where Downtown Joe’s is located, has long served as a hub for local activity.” He added, “It is my joy to continue this service.

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Melodie Hilton

It’s been a long time ago, and Melodie Hilton can’t remember exactly how many grade schools she attended. “I lost track, but I’m pretty sure it was just under thirty for my first 10 grades,” she said. Her gypsy-like mother had the family on the move all the time, from Pennsylvania to Florida, Alabama, Tennessee, Ohio, Colorado, and Arizona. Looking to put down roots, Melodie left high school early and started college at 17.

A bright, creative, independent woman, Melodie has colored outside the lines her whole life.

Post college, she took off for Rio de Janeiro but ended up in Southern California, and then Catalina Island where she stayed for five years.

“Island life is a very special life.” It was there she met and married a man from San Francisco who had buddies in Napa, and the couple moved here. Melodie went to work for the Napa County Record, then a popular news source for locals.

It was a great time for community news. There were three active weekly newspapers, one daily, and a local radio station that all reported on life in the community, and only 187 wineries.

During these years, the community enacted the WDO (Winery Definition Ordinance) and how—and if— tourism was going to play a part in the economic future of the region.

This was in the mid-90s, and friends told her that technology was the future. Melodie learned a little bit of coding and figured out how to put the Napa County Record online, long before other publications did so. These were the early internet days, and Melodie had found a new fascination.

She moved from journalism to websites with NapaValley.com, and Free Run Technologies. “When we called on wineries, we had to explain the internet.”

“I still did a lot of writing and got to enjoy telling people about the emerging restaurants and wineries.”

Looking for a new challenge, she was hired into the marketing department at the Napa Valley Wine Train shortly after their beloved founders, Mr. and Mrs. DeDomenico died. “It was a business that was grieving. Many of the employees had been there with the family for decades. Things were rapidly changing in the marketplace as well, with social media (Facebook) really gaining importance and you could buy search keywords for just 5 cents!” Jumping into action, we increased revenue by 13% in the first nine months,” she said.

When the family sold the train, Melodie moved to Napa River Inn, where she still consults on digital marketing.

Three years ago, she went to work for Mendicino Railway, which runs three excursion trains, including the Skunk Train. In her first year, Melodie

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Melodie has raised two children here and is a grandmother to another generation of Napans. She loves the town deeply. “It’s been an honor to raise my kids here. Napa is a beautiful place.” She adds that Napa has shown, “real grace, allowing me to grow as a woman, a business owner and a mom. Napa has always given me the opportunity to participate whenever I’ve made the effort.”

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is an educator, musician, artist, father, brother and grandfather. He’s lived in Napa for 21 years.

He saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan when he was 12, and knew that that is what he wanted to do. Shortly after that, he saw Bumpy Banuelos playing “I Feel Good,” surrounded by a group of adoring girls.

“It looked like a good thing to me,” said Chuck. Granted, Bumpy was only 14 at the time and Chuck still just 12, but this youngster had found his calling and his first guitar teacher. His musical career highlight might have come in 1974, when his band, The Road, came in second at the Manteca Battle of the Bands. “We played ‘All Along the Watchtower,’ and probably would have come in first,” said Chuck, with the hint of a smile, “but I started in the wrong key.”

Chuck is a humble man, who throughout this interview gave shoutouts to people who have helped him in his life’s journey.

Born in Aberdeen, Washington in 1953, his family moved to Redding and then Chico, before settling in Stockton when Chuck was 12. While in high school, he drove a forklift at a cannery and did construction work. “I did grunt work, carrying hod for bricklayers.” More recently, he and his brother-in-law Mike started building fences and decks.

By 1999, Chuck had decided to return to school. After getting an AA degree at San Joaquin Delta Jr. College, he finished at UCSF with a Bachelors in Industrial Psychology. To this he added teaching credentials from Sonoma State.

He taught for two years each at Napa Valley Language Academy, Cappell Valley Elementary and Valley Oak High.

“It was a bit inconsistent,” he said. “I would get laid off at the end of the year, then get rehired.” After a two-year hiatus, Chuck was rehired in 2015 and taught at the wood shop in American Canyon for five years. He is currently retired from the K-12 system.

During COVID, Chuck re-entered construction, and to this day still swings a hammer. Now in his early 70s, he is healthy and strong.

His concession to age is that he only works part-time – six hours a day. He continues to teach and has been at the Napa Valley Adult School

teaching Building and Construction since 2019.

Chuck met and fell in love with Suzie Steen in 2004. They have been together since. “She is the love of my life, and I am happier than I have ever been.” Between them, they have 10 grandchildren. Chuck is a deeply spiritual, sober man who places family first. He’s been part of Napa Valley Insight Meditation for 12 years, and currently serves on their board.

Those earlier mentioned shout outs include to Lacey Boatman and Colleen Peterson, his teacher-mentors, and Laura Leonard, director of Career Technical Education at Napa Valley Adult School.

He and Mike Johnson have formed a musical duo and are currently building a set that includes some original material.

He credits Mike with making him a better guitar player.

Chuck is the baby of his family, and he is grateful to his sister, Linda Powell, who has always taken care of him. He also honors his deceased brother John.

He thanks them in part for what he remembers as a happy childhood. “I have fond memories of growing up.”

Chuck and Suzie love Napa, and are here to stay. “This is where my life is. The Napa Valley is like a paradise. Why would we leave when we are living the dream?”

Cynthia Kirk

was born in Greencastle, Indiana.

After her parents split, she toggled back and forth between Los Angels and Denver, where she finished high school. Cynthia wanted a small, liberal arts college and chose St. Olaf, in Northfield, Minnesota.

Far and away the most impactful part of her college experience was a semester-abroad study program in the Middle East. “It’s where I really learned critical thinking,” she said. Just

as important to the experience were the friendships she formed with the other students in the study group. “We laughed. A lot. Since then, we’ve been getting together for a reunion every five years.”

Another study program took her to Costa Rica where she learned to speak Spanish and studied Central American politics. After her returning, she transferred to Pitzer College in Claremont, California where she finished her degree in Political Science.

“Then it was off to Washington DC to ‘make my way in politics.’”

An internship for congresswoman Pat Schroeder was followed by a position at the Capitol Hill-based newspaper, Roll Call. There she “discovered” the design department. “As a kid, I used to buy magazines just to cut out layouts I loved. I would stash them in a folder under my bed. At Roll Call, watching the design department at work, I realized design was more than an interest—it was a career.

I fell in love with the design department.” Inspired, she returned to LA and enrolled in the Visual & Communications program at UCLA.

Cynthia met Charles Brooks at the brewpub where she worked while going to school. They eventually moved to SF where Cynthia began her career in publication design and Charles studied at the culinary school.

Charles fell in love with food and wine pairing, and the couple moved to Napa in 1997. Napa was not exactly what Cynthia expected. “It was kind of a rinky-dink town, and jobs in publication design were practically non-existent.”

Scouring the Yellow Pages, contacting all the design firms in the area, and landed some freelance work. But her big break came when she stared working with the legendary wine label designer, Jeffrey Caldeway. From there she moved into a role at Tapp Label as the Design Liaison. It was a perfect fit.

In 2003, Cynthia faced the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Charles, to pancreatic cancer. She was devastated, yet amazed at how the wine and culinary community rallied around her. “It helped change my whole perception of Napa.”

Meanwhile, she poured herself into her role at the print company, staying for 14 years.

Love found her again in longtime friend and colleague Andy O’Brien.

“I can’t believe we have been together for 20 years,” she reflected. With Andy, Cynthia has rekindled her passion for travel—taking a European trip together every year to a different city in a different country. Twice a year, they visit Vancouver to spend time with his daughter/Cynthia’s stepdaughter.

In 2013 she launched Cynthia Kirk Graphic Design & Packaging (@ cynthia_kirk_graphic_design). She designs wine labels for boutique, high-end wineries. “It’s not just about designing a pretty label,” she explains.

“We determine the customer’s brand story, their customer, and the feel they want to convey. That’s when the design ideas just come to me. I love the process!”

She still loves what she does, but it means sitting in front of a computer all day. So, almost three years ago, she started a part-time job at Anthropologie. “Fashion is just another creative outlet, and I get to work with people face-to-face.”

Her assessment of Napa today? “I love it. It’s such a strong community. At first I thought I would be a short-timer, but now I don’t have any plans to leave. This is home. Sometimes Andy and I ask each other, if we could live anywhere, where would it be? And we always end up with Napa.”

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