Meet Anyssa, DUG’s Bilingual Food Sovereignty Manager.
Anyssa joined Denver Urban Gardens with a deep appreciation for community-based agriculture and the role healthy soil plays in building resilient food systems. They earned a Bachelor’s degree in Innovation and Organizational Management with a minor in Spanish from Colorado State University, along with a Project Management certification. They also hold a Master’s degree in Food Security and Development from the University of Reading, where they focused on the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of food access. They are currently working toward a Colorado Gardening Certificate through CSU Extension.
Their interest in agriculture took root while living and working in Honduras, where they supported efforts to develop financially sustainable, closed-loop agricultural systems. That experience shaped their belief in nutrient cycling, soil health, and regenerative practices as essential tools for long-term food security. At DUG, they are excited to support gardeners and communities in growing food while strengthening ecological and social connections.
Outside of work, Anyssa enjoys milling their own flour, baking sourdough bread, and making as much as possible from scratch. They live with their partner, Lanka, two dogs named Critter and Zuzu, a cat called Lady Cat Meow Meow, and six chickens. They love hiking, snowboarding, traveling, playing volleyball, and occasionally carving marble just for fun. Their long-term dream is to build a homestead that actively contributes to environmental sustainability.
Fun fact: Anyssa has lived in four other countries outside of the U.S.
