At just 25 years old, vineyard management supervisor Alondra Torres has accomplished more than many people twice her age. A resident of Santa Maria, Alondra works for Coastal Vineyard Services, a company that manages vineyards across the Central Coast of California, providing crews to prune, manage canopies, irrigation, pest abatement and harvest, among other services. Alondra started as a crew member when her first child was just a baby, and she worked full-time while caring for her baby and studying for her high school diploma. The owner of Coastal Vineyard Services, Kevin Wilkinson, saw something special in Alondra and knew she could rise through the ranks of the company. Alondra talked with me about her family, the benefits and challenges of her work, and how COVID has affected her life.
Website: coastalvineyardservices.com
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