Karrington Y. Hamilton (she/her) is an active member of the Tucson food community as a Coordinator for the Santa Cruz River Farmers' Market. She is pursuing a Master's in Development Practice at the University of Arizona. She is a research assistant with the Food Systems Research Lab and is eager for the opportunity to put theory into practice. She is originally from the East Coast but fell in love with the desert during her AmeriCorps VISTA year of service. After several different career opportunities, Karrington found her way back to Tucson in the fall of 2021. She loves all things food and has a deep passion for the power of it, whether it be how it impacts communities or just the feeling you get when you cook/eat/review food with other folks.  Looking ahead, Karrington is excited to work more directly with communities striving toward complete food sovereignty, farmers, and learning from the Tucson community.