“We are the future ancestors. I have deep reverence and great appreciation for the sacrifices my family has made and the awesome responsibility and joy I inherited. I will grow my work to leave things in a good way for the next generations.”

Janice Luna Reynoso is the Founder and Executive Director of Mundo Gardens. She grew up in National City, Southeast San Diego, and Baja California. She draws from her family’s Mexican and farmworker heritage, her connection to the land, culture, and indigenous history of the region. Her vision is a healthy thriving community.