Who I Am

As an educator, land-based practitioner, and certified permaculture designer, I support diverse communities in (re)connecting with Nana Echeri - Mother Earth - through land-based initiatives, programs, and workshops. Rooted in generations of farmers, ranchers, and orchard growers, my work is guided by a living earth-centered heritage that informs my approach to land, food, and community reciprocity. I currently serve as Assistant Supervisor for the Coronado Soil and Water Conservation District, contributing to regional efforts in soil health, water conservation, and land-based resource management.

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What I Do

My work sits at the intersection of education, land-based practice, and community-rooted ecological knowledge systems. My background includes K–12 education, student voice research, culturally responsive pedagogy, curriculum design, and adult mentoring. I have presented at international conferences and universities and co-authored Freirean Echoes: Scholars and Practitioners Dialogue on Critical Ideas in Education.

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My land-based practice includes ongoing watershed management, soil restoration, and revegetation in Sandoval County, New Mexico.

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I design land-based career pathways and applied learning programs that connect ecological reciprocity with workforce preparation. I currently lead the development of a statewide K–12 land-based curriculum grounded in place-based, regenerative, and community-centered principles.

Why It Matters

I integrate these strands through land-based curriculum and applied programming centered on hands-on practice, reciprocity, and ecosystem resilience. This work supports communities in developing deeper relationships with land and water while building the knowledge, skills, and systems needed for long-term ecological and community resilience.

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I partner with schools, organizations, and communities to design and implement land-based programs focused on permaculture, watershed management, soil health, desert agriculture, and education rooted in place and culture.