Naomy completed her master’s degree in Applied Plant Science, were she worked with Julie Grossman, PhD and Mary Rogers, PhD. After graduating with her M.S. degree, Naomy moved back to Puerto Rico, her native country. Her goal one day is to have an agroecological farm where she can apply all the techniques, she has acquired along her life to promote resilience and resistance of her farm during climate change periods. Naomy was awarded a 'Future We Need' prize through Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) during her final semester at the UMN.
Naomy earned her bachelor’s degree in Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Puerto Rico, Utuado. She is passionate about the environment and giving back to the community. Back in Puerto Rico she organized clean ups at diverse locations such as beaches, forests and rivers. Another project she participated in was reforestation of diverse coasts that were gravelly impacted after hurricane Maria. She also loved working with a local organic farmer near her hometown, where she perfectionated her skills in crop management, biofertilizers, compost techniques, among other. Some of her favorite hobbies include hiking, going to beaches and rivers, dancing and meeting new people.
