Celebrating Our Own – UC ANR Hispanic of the Year 2025: Ana Pastrana

UC ANR Hispanic Heritage Month 2025 Webinar Series

“A Celebration of Our Dignity, Our Legacy, Our Voice / We Belong. We Build. We Rise.”

Celebrating Our Own – UC ANR Hispanic of the Year 2025: Ana Pastrana

*This webinar will be conducted in Spanish and simultaneously interpreted in English.

Guest: Ofelia Lichtenheld – Agave producer & member of California’s Women Agave Growers Collective.

Ofelia Lichtenheld is a Latina farmer who has carved out a space in the male-dominated world of agriculture. She grows olives, fruit trees, and agave, blending tradition with innovation to create new opportunities for women producers. As a founding member of California’s Women Agave Growers Collective, she is helping to build a legacy rooted in sustainability and community leadership.

Guest: Claudia Quezada – Environmental Justice Coordinator, Líderes Campesinas

Claudia Quezada is an advocate with Líderes Campesinas, one of California’s most influential grassroots organizations supporting farmworker women. She brings years of experience in environmental justice and community organizing, working directly with Latinas to provide pathways into farming, as well as programs for advocacy, health, and safety. Her work amplifies the voices of women who often remain invisible in agriculture.

Why This Matters

Hispanic Heritage Month is more than a celebration — it is a recognition of resilience, contribution, and the ongoing work to create a more inclusive future. These conversations invite reflection, learning, and connection across cultures and disciplines.

Mark your calendars and register today!
REGISTER HERE or scan the QR code below.

For more information, please contact:
Ricardo Vela, rvela@ucanr.edu, 951-660-9887