Iliana Berkowitz, a Gunn High School graduate, founded As Kneaded Bakery as a Community Supported Bakery offering weekly bread subscriptions. Her naturally leavened breads include mini miche, challah, and bialy, reflecting her Jewish heritage and French training. She aims to open a brick-and-mortar bakery while championing women in the traditionally male-dominated bread industry.

Iliana Berkowitz, 28, founded As Kneaded Bakery as a community-supported bakery operating from KitchenTown in San Mateo. She bakes French baguettes, sourdough varieties, and challah—calling her breads "my autobiography in breads." Working overnight shifts, she challenges gender stereotypes in bread-making while building her business through farmers' markets and local stores.