11th Day of Ambassadors: Valerie of California
As an active member of the University of San Diego campus community, Valerie Lizarraga organizes sustainability events, hands out samples of Fair Trade goodies, and staffs CRS booths at public events: definitely Ambassador material. To further build her leadership skills, she recently represented USD at the United Students for Fair Trade Convergence, where she traded ideas and strategies with other students involved in Fair Trade all over the country. Valerie and her fellow students at the Center for Service and Action at USD are now planning a cross border experience. A group of students and faculty will visit CRS Fair Trade coffee roaster and partner, Café Justo, in Chiapas, Mexico, with support from the CRS Fair Trade Fund. They’ll also talk with CRS-Mexico staff during a stop over in Mexico City. 
Tags: catholic relief services, Chocolate, Coffee, fair trade, mexico, united students for fair trade, university of san diego
