Maria Ayala

Maria Ayala is a highly experienced professional in community programs and food recovery, currently serving as a Food Recovery Specialist at Mid-Valley Disposal since November 2021. Previously, Maria held various roles at the Central California Food Bank from January 2010 to November 2021, including Community Programs Manager, Programs Supervisor, and CalFresh Outreach Coordinator. Maria's early career included positions at The Save Mart Center at Fresno State, Target, and The Big Fresno Fair, alongside gaining valuable experience as a Summer Conference and Marketing Assistant while pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism with an emphasis in Electronic Media Production at California State University, Fresno.