Serving Farmworkers For 30 Years

Since its inception, co-founder Ella Ochoa has been the acting Executive Director of NAF.  Ms. Ochoa began her career as a migrant farmworker.  At 18 she married a migrant farmworker and continued field work until the opportunity arose to work with migrant education.  Thus began her career as a steadfast advocate for farmworkers.  After 30 years, Ella is planning her retirement. Her final day will be September 30, 2010 – NAF’s 31^st  Anniversary. Her husband, kids, grandkids and the rocking chair on the porch are awaiting her.  However, don’t plan to see that rocking chair get used to much. Ella volunteers for community organizations and local boards that will keep her busy well into the future.  

NAF Multicultural Human Development Corporation (NAF) has provided employment and training services to Farmworkers for the past 30 years.  As time has evolved so has the need for services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers, minorities and other disadvantaged persons.  NAF staff and Board of Directors have made it the mission of our organization to never turn away those in need.  Our linkages to community based organizations, community colleges, employers, corporate leaders and economic development partners have made it possible to assist through referrals those individuals who are looking for a hand up.  NAF continues to build and enhance these relationships.