Francisco is an alumnus of DeWitt Clinton High School. He was introduced to TFFJ through his work placement on that campus farm via the NYC Department of Education’s Young Adult Borough Center program and has continued supporting that farm in his work as a part-time Farm Intern. His love for plants and nature was fostered through earlier jobs assisting neighbors with yard work and landscaping. In addition to his Farm Intern experience, Francisco has worked as a daycare assistant and a dog walker.