Chef Carla Raia and Elisa Osburg bring heart, hospitality, and deep Sonoma County roots to The Living Room’s food program. With decades of combined experience in kitchens, culinary leadership, and community-centered service, the duo creates nourishing meals that bring people together while supporting women and children experiencing housing insecurity. Blending creativity, local flavor, and a passion for caring for others, they prove food can nourish far more than just an appetite.
Chef Carla brings more than a decade of experience leading high-volume kitchens, building strong culinary teams, and crafting meals filled with warmth, creativity, and joy. Alongside her, lifelong Sonoma County resident Elisa Osburg combines her love of local food culture, family traditions, and hospitality expertise gained through years at Whole Foods Market. Together, they help lead a program rooted in compassion, connection, and the belief that a thoughtfully prepared meal can make people feel seen, supported, and at home.