Juana Emelia de Leon Marcos
23 – Xecotz
What Are You Most Passionate About?
Working in agriculture, acquiring knowledge and working with other groups to exchange and share experiencies.
Who is someone who inspires you?
My parents are the best people I know in my life. I’ve been so fortunate to grow up with a mother and father who support me in everything I do. I’m eternally grateful to have been raised by such amazing people.
What Is Your Favorite Sound?
The flowing water you hear while riverside.
What Project would a laptop help you with?
I’m currently in charge of a collective that spearheads workshops on sustainable agricultural practices. We convene with other local groups to share findings and techiques.
How Would A Laptop Help You?
A number of tasks would become easier and new possibilites would open up for us with a laptop. With a donation, we’d be able to communicate with other groups easier, start a local news letter, and do some marketing for the local coffee we grow.
What do you love about this project?
The best part of everything is connecting and collaborating with other groups. I love listening to their stories and hearing about their work. It gives me a fresh perspective on the home that I hold so dear.
What Languages do you speak?
Spanish and Ixil.
Given a choice, would you prefer a Mac or PC?
Either