Peggy A. Ponce

Peggy is actively involved in social and cultural activities with the Ecuadorian and Latin American communities in Minnesota, developing strategies to empower them. Prior to moving to Minnesota, Peggy played an active leadership role in youth movements advocating for social, economic, political and cultural development of underserved communities in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Peggy earned an Associate Degree in Social and Political Economy from the University Madres de Plaza Mayo, and she holds a Master’s in Food Engineering and a Doctorate degree in Food Chemistry from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Peggy currently works as a Senior Scientist in the Dairy Industry, where she leads strategic technical activities