Meet Our Team

Farm Manager

Jesús is a lifelong farmer and farmworker. Jesús brings great love and knowledge of agriculture to the farm park. He is skilled in vegetable production, irrigation, soil health, and caring for bees.

Director of Operations

Dan has lived in the San Luis Valley and Alamosa for over 10 years.  He has over 30 years of experience in natural resource management, agriculture, soil and water conservation, and teaching experience with youth and adults. He has lived in Texas, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Arizona, California, Indiana, and Colorado. He has worked in various county, state, and federal government positions along with teaching in private and public schools in California and Colorado. Dan is excited to have an opportunity to implement regenerative agriculture practices and use his experience as the director of the Rio Grande Farm Park. 

Education Program Coordinator

Oona, originally from Massachusetts, ventured to Alamosa sight-unseen to attend Adams State University. After graduating in 2018, she lived in places including Austin, Estes Park, and Durango, engaging in informal education and non-profit spheres. All the while, she was feeling a pull back to the SLV. Oona is excited to have her journey circle back to Alamosa and to merge her passions for local systems, knowledge sharing, and outdoor exploration as Education Coordinator at the Farm Park.

Groundskeeping and Facilities Manager

Elizabeth grew up in the San Luis Valley, where a deep connection to agriculture and the land shaped her early years. As the Groundskeeper and Facilities Manager at the Rio Grande Farm Park, she blends hands-on care for the grounds with behind-the-scenes support for community events and programs. From managing facility rentals to keeping the park vibrant and welcoming year-round, she ensures the Farm Park remains a space where people and plants thrive. When not working, Elizabeth enjoys running, sketching, working with animals, and helping others grow through agricultural education.

Mennonite Volunteer

Madison is a full-time volunteer at the Rio Grande Farm Park. She recently graduated from Eastern Mennonite University with a BS in Environmental Science and Biology. Living in Virginia her whole life, she decided it was time for a change and headed to Alamosa. She is excited to help out around the Farm Park and to learn more about the community and agriculture within the valley.

Emma started working at the Farm Park over the summer of 2025 through a CDA internship and has since stayed on to help with adult and youth education initiatives. Her favorite parts of working at the Farm Park include the community, the farmer’s markets, and the chicken-wrangling.

Greenhouse Guard Cat

Horchata has worked for the Farm Park since 2021. His favorite spot to be is the greenhouse’s tiny produce weighing table when you’re trying to use the scale. In his free time, which is all the time, he likes to sleep, eat cat food, look voluptuous, and operate heavy machinery.

Rodent Control Specialist

Patrón (government name Tequila) joined the Farm Park team in 2026, after his specialized skill set was being underutilized by a previous employer. When he is not terrorizing Horchata, you can find Patrón getting his armpits scratched, having crazy eyes, and selling organic compost to the community.