Angela Chesnut

Angela Chesnut, M.A., is an accomplished professional currently serving as the Senior Director of Community and Government Relations at Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County since December 2023. Previous experience includes roles as District Director for Senator John Laird in the California State Senate, where leadership of district staff and engagement in public meetings took place, and as Analyst and Chief Adviser to the County Supervisor for Santa Cruz County, focusing on policy drafting and budget analysis. As a Nonprofit Strategy & Fundraising Consultant with Chesnut Consulting, significant fundraising successes were achieved, including $6M for the Tannery Performing Arts Center. Additional experience encompasses consultancy for the Democratic National Committee during major conventions, and notable investigative roles at eBay and the U.S. Department of Justice, including service as a Supervisory Special Agent. Angela Chesnut holds a Master of Arts in International Studies and Sociology from American University and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences from Hofstra University.