Michael Berlin

Michael is a licensed attorney with Private Asset Management, Inc. where he has been providing general counsel since 1994. Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Michael began his law career there prior to relocating to North San Diego County more than 35 years ago.

Michael joined Coastal Roots Farm’s Board of Directors in 2022 where he serves as treasurer. Prior to joining the Farm’s board, Michael served as President and capital campaign Chair at Temple Solel, President of the Melvin Garb Foundation, was on the board of Hands of Peace and Hillel San Diego, championed Hillel San Diego’s capital campaign resulting in the Melvin Garb Center at SDSU, sat on the financial management committee at Seacrest Foundation, and participated in other nonprofit boards and committees.

Michael studied economics at Northwestern University and earned his law degree from the University of Pittsburgh. Michael and his wife Carolyn have two sons. He enjoys travel, exercise, hiking, cooking, reading, engaging with people of all backgrounds and experiences, and being a grandpa!

Todd Frank

Todd Frank is the Board Vice Chair. Todd E. Frank, CPA/PFS, MBA is the President and CEO of Frank Financial Advisors. Todd has been active in the financial services industry since 1993 where he spent many years as a corporate finance executive prior to finding Frank Financial Advisors in 2003.

Todd received his BS Degree from The University of California at Berkeley in 1987, and his MBA in 1992 from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business. He earned his CPA credential with Arthur Andersen & Co. as an auditor and consultant. Todd is a member of the AICPA and the California Society of CPAs.

Todd also holds the designation of Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) credential from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).

Bill Shen

Bill Shen is an advisor to and board member at a variety of privately held companies in the consumer packaged goods industry. He spent more than a decade as a private equity investor, including at Encore Consumer Capital in San Francisco. Bill began his career at Swander Pace & Co., a consultancy that was ultimately acquired by Accenture.

For ten years, Bill served on or chaired the Board of Directors of Wu Yee Children’s Services, a San Francisco based Early Head Start and family services non-profit. For the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Greater Bay Area Chapter, Bill served on the Board of Trustees as well as a volunteer marathon and triathlon coach for its Team in Training fundraising program.

At Stanford University, Bill has served as a member of the Stanford Alumni Association Board of Directors, Chair of the Stanford Associates Board of Governors, member of the Stanford Athletics Board, and co-chair of several reunions and related campaigns. He is the recipient of The Stanford Medal and The Governor’s Award.

A resident of Encinitas, Bill serves on the PTA Board of Directors and School Site Council for Capri Elementary. Bill received a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from Stanford University. He has completed 20 marathons and 5 Ironman triathlons. Bill lives in Encinitas, CA with his wife, twin daughters, and son.

Elaine Becerra

Elaine is a Senior Wealth Strategist with Northern Trust San Diego where she helps clients build a roadmap to efficiently use assets to achieve goals over their lifetime and create a legacy. Elaine focuses on working with women and clients going through life transitions including selling their companies or moving into retirement, helping them navigate the many dimensions of wealth planning.

Elaine studied mathematics and civil engineering at the Federal University of Parana, in Brazil and previously studied accounting.

Elaine is passionate about helping others. In addition to serving as Secretary on Coastal Roots Farm’s Board of Directors, Elaine is on the Board of Directors for Center for Community Solutions, collaborates with Visions Globel Empowerment, supports Escuela Vera Angelita, and is a member of three professional organizations including the Association for Corporate Growth, the North County Estate Planning Council, and STEP.

Elaine lives in Encinitas with her husband, two young sons and a daughter. As a blissful Brazilian she has a passion for farming, gardening, cooking and entertaining. She enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Javier Guerrero

Javier Guerrero is the Farm’s President and CEO. Javier works with Coastal Roots Farm staff, board members, funders, partners, and volunteers to advance the Farm’s impact initiatives of Equitable Food Access, Regenerative Agriculture, Environmental Education, and Jewish Life, welcoming people of all backgrounds.

Javier has worked in the San Diego nonprofit sector for nearly 25 years and brings extensive experience in nonprofit administration, organizational management, and resource development. Prior to joining the Farm in 2018, Javier served eight years as Executive Director of San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum in Escondido, overseeing the Museum’s capital campaign, moving to a new indoor/outdoor location, and expansion of exhibits and programming.

Javier currently serves on the Board of Directors for Boy Scouts of San Diego and Imperial Counties and the Advisory Board for the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice. He served on the Board of North County Philanthropy Council for nearly ten years and is an active volunteer in the community. Javier is a University of San Diego Alum with a B.A. Anthropology and received his M.A. in Applied Cultural Anthropology from Northern Arizona University.