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Luca serves with the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board (NPAIHB) as the Tribal Food Systems VISTA. NPAIHB is home to the largest Tribal Health Epicenter in the United States, with numerous programs focused on addressing the public health needs of 43 tribes they serve. The non-profits’ goal is to alleviate poverty by increasing access to local fresh produce for tribal communities in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Luca is the first-year service member for NPAIHB through the Harvest VISTA Program and has the unique opportunity to collaborate and implement new food system projects.