by Marlia Bosques Martinez

Marlia is originally from Aguadilla, and her passion for agriculture began when she started growing her own food in her garden in high school. She holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science, a Master of Plant Pathology, and is currently a doctoral student in agricultural education and extension at the University of Florida. During her Ph.D., she has participated in projects related to the labor rights of farmworkers, food sovereignty, and gender integration in agriculture. Marlia is also the co-founder, leader, and content creator of Women in Ag Science, a platform that highlights the stories of women in agricultural science and educates on the importance of agriculture. In her free time, she grows vegetables and fruits for herself and her family and sells the surplus at the farmer’s market.