Lupe Lupez : A Passionate Owner Overcoming Industry Challenges

Lupe Lopez is a co-founder of Avanzando and the owner of Arteaga’s Food Center. She holds a degree in Network Engineering from the Masters’ Institute. Lupe is a trailblazer in organizing Community Health Fairs and in building partnerships with community organizations to promote awareness and healthier eating habits through the availability of high-quality food and education. She has been instrumental in expanding the WIC and Double Up Food programs in Rural California. Lupe will share her journey through challenges to a place where she is now seen and respected.  She is one very passionate, intelligent and caring leader.  We all need mentors like Lupe.Mexican Grocery Store, Taqueria, Mexican Supermarket | Arteaga's#familyownedDid you love the show - Text and tell us why.Support the showSign up for women leadership opportunities in the independent grocery industryJoin WGAJoin NGAF: https://www.facebook.com/NationalGrocersAssnL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/national-grocers-association/Grocery From Her Seat, Insights for Independent Grocers has been selected as one of the Top 35 Independent Women Podcasts on the web.https://podcast.feedspot.com/independent_women_podcasts/Host: Kristin PoppProduction: Rachael Melot, SWA.Marketing