Claudia Bonilla Keller joined Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County as chief mission officer in February 2020 and was named to the role of CEO as of January 1, 2022. As CEO, Keller has continued Second Harvest’s focus of ensuring dignified, equitable and consistent access to nutritious food for all who need it in Orange County.

Prior to working for Second Harvest, Keller served as chief program officer for the LA Promise Fund, leading programs and services in its network schools and public schools across Los Angeles County. She also served as the organization’s health director, managing all school health and wellness projects and programs. Her non-profit career began in 2005 where Keller was senior vice president and executive director of the American Heart Association in Los Angeles and, in 2007, was named Executive Director of the Year.

Before transitioning to the non-profit sector Keller spent over 18 years in the fashion industry in merchandising, advertising, public relations and marketing, as well as shaping corporate social responsibility, cause and philanthropic initiatives for iconic Orange County brands St. John and Vans as well as Calvin Klein.

Keller holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from UC Irvine and a master’s degree in public administration from Cal State Fullerton and serves on boards for organizations focused on food insecurity and basic needs, such as the California Association of Food Banks and the Friendly Center. She also serves on the Alumni Association board at UC Irvine. She is also an accredited Master Gardener.

The bilingual daughter of immigrants from Colombia and El Salvador, Keller grew up in Torrance, CA, before moving to Orange County. She resides in Placentia. Keller’s personal interests include gardening, travel, playing soccer and languages.