Co-Presidents: Alexis Albanez & Krystyn "Yy" Dennis

​Meet the Co-Presidents of Mile High Farmers, Alexis Albanez and Yy (Krystyn Dennis), who bring a wealth of experience, passion, and vision to their leadership. Alexis, born and raised in Denver, is deeply rooted in the local food system through her roles as Assistant Farm Manager at Frontline Farming, Northwest BIPOC Representative on the National Young Farmers Policy Committee, and co-chair of Mile High Farmers’ Policy and Land Access Committee. With a background in Biology and Spanish from Metropolitan State University of Denver, she is committed to advancing racial equity, building community, and supporting farmers through policy, land access, and education. Yy, a Regenerative Agriculture Specialist for the City of Wheat Ridge, brings her love for soil health, community education, and creative approaches to waste stream reuse into her leadership. Having worked internationally in Costa Rica and Spain before joining Mile High Farmers, she now leads with a focus on cultivating farmer-led education events, strengthening seed initiatives, and growing the Producers’ Summit. Together, Alexis and Yy balance their unique strengths to guide Mile High Farmers in building community, uplifting farmer voices, and growing a resilient and equitable food system.

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Vice President: Jon Rodrigues

Intentions at MHF: Grateful for the wisdom and friendships forged within the community, Jon is committed to fostering collective action and inter-organizational cooperation for Mile High Farmers. He aims to steward the annual Producers Summit, advance the agenda of MHF's committees, and champion seed saving, farmer-to-farmer education, and wellness resources. Additionally, Jon plans to expand sponsorships and secure grants to promote equity, sustainability, and sovereignty in the food system.

Background: Jon has been dedicated to agricultural and economic development for over 20 years. In 2016, he began his hands-on journey in farming, starting at a micro scale and focusing on wholesale on leased land. By 2020, he expanded his operations through a lease with the city of Wheat Ridge, launched retail and CSA initiatives from a farmstand in Northwest Denver, and now supports Frontline Farming while focusing on wholesale production at Sunnyside Farms.

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Treasurer & Secretary: Thai Nguyen

Thai is a widely recognized leader in the Denver food systems community. With a deep passion for agriculture, she brings a genuine energy and care to the farming community. Thai is currently spearheading the development of a new food forest in Edgewater as a part of her work as Founder and Executive Director of Kaizen Food Share, an organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity in the Denver area. Her innovative thinking and tireless dedication make her an invaluable asset to the local food movement. For Mile High Farmers, Thai serves as our Treasurer, Secretary and a Policy & Land Access Committee Co-Chair. We are so grateful for all of Thai's contributions to our community.