Alumni Stories

Beyond the Field: The Humanitarian Vocation of an Agronomist

Francisco Raigón (Class of 2001, Spain) found his calling in international cooperation. He has worked in vulnerable contexts around the world, from the Amazon to refugee camps in the Sahara and Burkina Faso. His commitment focuses on improving people’s quality of life, using Agricultural Sciences as a tool for social and humanitarian change…

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Giving Back with Impact: A Graduate’s Support for a Student

Allan Acosta (Class of 1999, Guatemala) has been a great support for Desirée Chang (Class of 2025, Guatemala) by providing her with a partial scholarship to study at EARTH. Their personal stories converge in their love for agriculture and their desire to create a chain of support and solidarity that can transcend generations…

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Lucia Epur Lebasha: A Leader for Food Systems Change in Northern Kenya

Lucia Epur Lebasha (Class of 2017, Kenya) has transformed her community by introducing sustainable agricultural practices in arid lands to combat food insecurity and malnutrition. Her work has impacted thousands of farmers and brought about significant change in a region deeply affected by climate change…

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Seedbed of Hope: Reconnecting Rural Youth with the Land

The Seedbed of Rural Youth Entrepreneurs created by the Colombian Alumni Association (AGEARTH) is an initiative that seeks to reduce youth migration to cities and promote a healthy generational transition within agricultural entities. The project has impacted hundreds of young people in remote rural areas by providing them with tools and opportunities to thrive in the agricultural sector…

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Marianela Ubilla: A Graduate Breaking Barriers in the Banana Industry

Marianela Ubilla (Class of 1998, Ecuador), is a prominent leader in Ecuador’s banana industry, the world’s largest exporter of the crop. In 2020, she became the first woman to chair the Association of Banana Exporters of Ecuador (AEBE) and has been distinguished for her leadership, perseverance, and ability to face global challenges through innovation and resilience…

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