Tatiana Villegas

Born and raised in Seattle, Washington, Tatiana Villegas recently graduated from Whitman College with a BA in environmental sociology. Tatiana believes that healthy communities can only flourish when they acknowledge multiple perspectives. Incorporating this belief into her life, she has done research and work that discusses the connection between people and our lands. Specifically, exploring how humans can work to heal the land and thus heal ourselves.

Field placement: Indigenous Food & Agriculture Initiative

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Policy placement: Center for Law and Social Policy

Washington, D.C.