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Beatriz Garcia
Community Empowerment Coordinator – Good Food Collective/La Plata Food Equity Coalition
Friday, Dec 8

9:15am

Session: Coalition Building to Support Mental Health
LOCATION: Auction Arena
Beatriz is a passionate activist, who cares deeply about social justice, equity, and the immigrant community. She was born in Guanajuato, Mexico. Beatriz has been exposed to social problems including Nicaragua´s insurrection in 2018, homelessness, hunger, inadequate access to housing and education, and food insecurity. Through these experiences, she has come to realize that the solution to our biggest social barriers begin at home with local activism. Today, She lives in Durango, Colorado where she works La Plata Food Equity Coalition. She aim to continue contributing to a better world by empowering families with the skills they need to thrive.