Helen is a 2020 graduate of California State University Monterey Bay with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Agribusiness. She is a graduate of Hartnell College with an Associate of Science degree. As a graduate of Leadership Salinas Valley Class 27, Helen’s love for the community has resulted in awards, which include 2012 Athena Business Woman of the Year. Helen is involved with various community activities. Helen was the President for the Agribusiness Club (2019/2020) at CSUMB and is the current President for California Women for Ag-Salinas Valley Chapter and a member Hollister Rotary Club. Helen manages the Hollister branch of Mechanics Bank in Hollister and is the Area Manager for the Coastal Inland Area which covers Hollister, Gilroy, Castroville, Watsonville, and Capitola.