Maegan Lopez

Maegan Lopez comes from the small community of New Fields, Arizona, on the Tohono O'odham Nation at the edge of the U.S./Mexico boundary.

“I am passionate about Tohono O’odham lands, understanding how to help preserve and revive traditional agriculture practices, preserve the sacred knowledge, maintain on-going life of our language and traditions that have been held valuable, I am passionate about learning everything I can, as well as sharing my own experiences.”

Maegan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies and Human Development from the University of Arizona, and works fulltime as a teacher aide in the Special Education Department at Tucson’s Ha:sañ Preparatory and Leadership High School (a bicultural public high school designed for all Native Nations) saying she is “honored to be a part of a team of individuals who foster our traditional history alongside contemporary curriculum.”

She also works as a Gardener's Assistant for the Friends of Tucson’s Birthplace at Mission Garden in Tucson, noting “I started as a volunteer three years ago and began to form a strong connection to this amazing and resilient space. A strong resonance of my own childhood, my personal bond with cultivating plants comes from experiences and memories of my grandpa and his gardens. I enjoy planting and raising everything we have at Mission Garden. I especially enjoy learning from the Board, co-workers and community".

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