My roots come from Aroostook County, Maine, where my grandfather was a potato farmer. I was surrounded by the concept of “farm-to-table” and was involved in the production process from a young age. Growing up, I also participated in sports, which bolstered my passion for health and wellness. 

"We must understand the communities we work for before enacting change, and meaningful change is possible! Don’t be afraid to tackle big issues. It will likely take longer than you think but stick with it! "

"The twists and turns that take us through our life journey lead us to many unexpected opportunities."

"I was in the WIC program for all my pregnancies. I first reached out to understand the proper nutrition for a growing baby and learned what to stay away from, and then soon afterward learned about the importance and impact of breastfeeding."

"My name is Monica Esparaza, and I have served the WIC community for more than ten years. I first became involved with WIC when I became pregnant with my first child."

"After searching for several months, I came across a WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Nutritionist role that sparked my interest, and the rest, as they say, is history."