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About Miel
In 2024, following a 12 years history of the UpValley Family Center Promotoras, the UVFC and the group decided to develop and incubate a worker-owned cooperative focused on health education and connection to resources in rural Napa County – increasing health and creating more climate resiliency for underserved populations. This project intended to pursue for the Promotoras the necessary tools and structure to improve their economic security, access new career-building options, and increase the power of their voice and impact in the community. Cooperative members will develop business management and operations skills, access benefits, and receive equitable compensation for their work, skills, and experience.
Our Team
Gloria Parada.
"At MIEL, we’re here to serve and support the community — creating positive impact by providing tools to meet real needs."
Luz Barragan.
"My motivation is to keep helping the community.
As promotoras, we support each other with enthusiasm and warmth. Together, we make a difference."
Yadira Juárez.
"Being part of the MIEL Cooperative inspires me to continue working with the community and to keep learning new ways to serve."
Yolanda Lopez.
"Being part of MIEL allows me to keep helping.
We aim to be the bridge between organizations and the community.Together, we create positive impact."
Silvia De Niz.
"I’m inspired by our team’s commitment.
We deliver services with joy and respect.
Our impact will be meaningful."
Olga Pimentel.
"I’m passionate about helping the community — a community that will soon see the results of the love, effort, and dedication we put into our work at MIEL."
Ana Martínez.
"A while ago, I heard about the work the Promotoras were doing, and from that moment I felt I could be part of that dream too."
Estela Ortega.
"I want to continue collaborating and helping, now through the MIEL Cooperative — which will serve as a vital link between institutions and the community."
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