Art, family and a bakery inspire this Boston animator’s refugee advocacy

Growing up in her parent's bakery in East Boston, Jen Sanchez, daughter of Colombian immigrants, was surrounded by the stories of refugees and immigrants. These childhood experiences would inspire her to create art that lifts the voices and stories of newly arrived families in the United States.
“I love hearing people's stories or concerns and creating something around that, creating a narrative that has their voice,” says Jen.
Learn more about her story at unrefugees.org