My debut story, Dinner on Domingos, is being published by Barefoot Books. It explores the connective power of food and family. And while it’s about Sunday dinners with my Ecuadorian family, I hope families from all backgrounds can identify with the beautiful chaos of a multigenerational gathering.

I also write stories and help shape narratives for coffee producers in Latin America. For over twelve years, I’ve been working in the specialty coffee industry to bring more value to origin. I’m currently running marketing and communications for an amazing non-profit, Food 4 Farmers, that focuses on food-security for coffee-farming communities. Yes, I love coffee. And yes, I’d love to see a more equitable supply chain.