Amaya Carrasco-Torrontegui holds a Ph.D. in Food Systems from the University of Vermont and co-coordinates the Agroecology and Planetary Health Research Program at UVM’s Institute for Agroecology. With over 20 years of experience, Amaya’s work focuses on agroecology, Indigenous knowledge systems, and health equity. Her research explores pathways to agroecological transitions and collective action in Ecuador and Bolivia. She also
leads initiatives supporting BIPOC communities in climate resilience, food sovereignty, and well-being. Amaya is the Executive Director of the Caliata Initiative and an active member of The Nature and Health Alliance, bridging sustainability and human health.
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