Melanie Youkhana

Melanie Youkhana is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in the agricultural and winery sectors. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Valley Milk, LLC since February 2025, Melanie previously held key financial leadership roles at Joseph Gallo Farms, including VP of Finance & Accounting and Director of Accounting, overseeing critical financial operations and policies. Prior to that, a decade at E. & J. Gallo Winery involved various positions from Associate Analyst to Business Manager, focusing on financial management in production, sales, and operations. Melanie holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from California State University, Stanislaus, obtained in 2009.