HealthCare UnTold

Author: Barbara Ann Garcia, Gerado Sandoval, Jasmine Najera

HealthCare Untold is a Podcast dedicated to giving voice to everyday heroes and their untold health stories that can improve health to our most vulnerable communities
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Mireya Gomez‑Contreras, Executive Director of Esperanza Community Farms: Building a Just Food System
Episode 228
Thursday, 29 January, 2026

Our guest today is Mireya Gomez-Contreras, the Executive Director of Esperanza Community Farms. Mireya reflects on her personal journey, the leadership lessons learned from working alongside immigrant and Indigenous farmers, and the deep collaboration required to build sustainable food systems. She highlights the farm’s commitment to economic opportunity, climate‑resilient agriculture, and honoring the lived expertise of local families who have long nourished California’s fields.#FoodJustice#CommunityLeadership #EsperanzaCommunityFarms.org #MireyaGomezContreras #HealthCareUnTold