Hector Lopez
Hector Lopez has worked in several community projects focused on strengthening the social fabric through the care and regeneration of local ecosystems that allow people to achieve food autonomy for their health.
Through the planting of organic vegetables with a focus on permaculture, he has traveled part of the continent (Mexico, Ecuador, U.S.) sharing his knowledge with children at rural schools, community leaders, women in prison young people from the city and stay-at-home moms in order to empower all those who want to build a better world.
He shares his cultural legacy through millenary spiritual practices that he inherited from his ancestors. He is also passionate about renewable energy and music. Today he works in the triangle area in North Carolina accompanying social movements in search of social justice for the good of humanity.
Phoebe Gooding
My work for food justice comes from my background of working with Environmental Justice communities fighting against toxic pollution. Guided by community led solutions I learned that food sovereignty is a systems approach powered by the people, and hold this as my north star for Hawk’s Nest Healing Gardens. I give gratitude for the lessons received from all my relationships, and foremost as a mother. I appreciate what graduate school taught me, as well as what I had to unlearn, while receiving my Master’s of Environmental Studies. I love to think, plan, and strategize but also ground myself in heart-centered work. I welcome ideas and solutions you may have for strengthening local food systems and healthy food access for our communities. Feel free to reach out through email if you ever want to chat!
