Maria Santos
CoALAEntered program: September 2025
About
Maria is a community learner in the Hampina Path, exploring cooperative food systems and the intersection of Indigenous agricultural knowledge with modern community resilience. Her work focuses on mapping local foodsheds and building relationships between growers, land stewards, and urban communities.
Current Work
Researching cooperative food systems and local foodshed mapping in Northern California communities. Currently documenting seed-saving practices and their connection to food sovereignty.
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Milestones
Entered Hampina Path
Began the Associates-level journey with CoALA.
First Medicine Wheel Cycle Complete
Completed first 6-day cycle focused on personal grounding and values clarification.
Foodshed Research Initiated
Began community-based action research on local food systems in Nevada County.
Spring Equinox Presentation
Shared initial findings at the Spring Equinox Celebration of Life.