Carmina Rangel-Pacheco is a recent graduate from Princeton University, earning her degree in Sociology with minors in Urban and American studies. At the center of her interests is promoting ways individuals can be empowered to advocate for sustainable choices and futures. While she is fascinated by all subjects related to climate mitigation and resilience, her work specializes in building sustainable and equitable food systems. Previously, she has contributed to organic and community-oriented growing practices at the urban farm, City Sprouts in Omaha, Nebraska, increasing access to fresh and culturally diverse produce. She has also conducted statistical research on how traditional and alternative soil amendments affect key growing nutrients on production farmland. For her senior thesis, Eating Alone, Eating Together: An Investigation of the Barriers and Strategies Surrounding Food Acquisition at Princeton University, she explored the institutional and social challenges students face when managing their own meals.

Carmina is excited to bring her background in research, farming, and food systems advocacy to the Educated Choices Program, supporting its mission to provide engaging and accessible education on food, nutrition, and sustainability.