Jeny Padilla

LATINX LEADERSHIP & IMMIGRANT RIGHTS FELLOW
Jeny was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, but grew up in Colorado, U.S.A. She brings to the table a profound dedication to build a better world for all marginalized communities. She started being involved in social justice work during her senior year of high school, but she grew up being a Cultural Broker for her immigrant family and friends, translating since she was only eight years old. She is currently a student at Front Range Community College studying Sociology. In her free time, you can find her at a concert, painting, or reading books.
Jeny is pictured from the elbows up. She is standing in a greenhouse and wearing a plaid sleeveless shirt. Her dark hair falls to her ribs, and she is wearing bright lipstick and hoop earrings.