Eloísa’s path toward activism and veganism started early in life. She was raised by centenarians who lived off the land, taught her how to be self-sustainable, and passed down much ancestral knowledge to her. This upbringing shaped her views of justice and empathy for all beings, and the importance of protecting our sacred Earth. It also informed her belief in the healing power of plants, sharing, and community. She is the executive director at Chilis on Wheels New York, where she focuses on making plant-based meals accessible to communities in need through education and food relief. She is currently working on legislation to make plant-based food available to students across the country. In that effort, she works with various coalitions and organizations as an advisor to develop community-driven strategies to transcend poverty and make food that grows from the ground accessible to everyone by advocating for policy change on a federal and local level. In 2021, she co-founded the first free vegan community fridge in New York, providing fresh produce, pantry items, and non-dairy alternatives to hundreds of food insecure individuals and families daily. Eloísa is also co-founder and executive director at Vegan Activist Alliance. She sits on the Plant Powered Metro NY Board of Directors, she is NY Chapter President at Hip Hop is Green, and she serves on the following advisory boards: Center For Science in the Public Interest, Agriculture Fairness Alliance, and The Vegan Museum. She is an artist and her favorite food group is fruit. Follow her on Facebook.