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Patricia AlmanzaDIRECTOR OF EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Patricia has a background in Hospitality Management with an emphasis in Event Coordination and Production. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree from the Collins College of Hospitality Management at CaliforniaPolytechnic University, Pomona. Patricia has experience working on experiential marketing campaigns, fashion show production, as well as social and corporate event planning. As she began her journey into being a more conscious consumer, Patricia began volunteering at local community gardens and health awareness events. She enjoys local hikes, creating herbal teas and visiting galleries in her free time.
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Daniel QuinteroURBAN FARMER AND DIRECTOR OF SOIL REGENERATION
Daniel Quintero is an urban farmer. He also has a construction back ground, and installs gardens. Daniel assists in all aspects of farming; from sowing seeds to harvesting crops. He also loves building rich soils via compost, mulching and making high quality compost teas. He also makes his own bio char - a dynamic carbon negative product used to enrich soils. Daniel is a U.S. Air Force vet with a B.S. in Plant Science from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. His interests include building healthy living soils through the use of beyond organic and sustainable practices.
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Julieta MuñoURBAN FARMER AND FOUNDER
Julieta Muñoz is an urban farmer based in Pomona, CA. Her passion for urban farming germinated out of a love for soil conservation and has become more ardent as she’s learned about the inequities in our current food system. Julieta is a graduate from Cal Poly, Pomona with a B.S. in Plant Science and a minor in Soil Science. She attributes her knowledge to having worked at Spadra farm, and cultural practices already present in the community.
Julieta chose to pursue urban farming in Pomona because of the strong sense of community in the city and the active organizations striving to localize the food system. In 2017, after volunteering at Center Street Community Garden for 3 years, she founded Growing Roots. Julieta is currently learning about indigenous growing methods and how to incorporate them in the gardens. When she’s not farming, Julieta enjoys resting, cooking, and catching up with friends. |