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Elsa Hernandez
Elsa Hernadez Escobar was born in Chiapas, Mexico and migrated to the United States when she was just six years old. She grew up in South Central LA as an only child with her immigrant parents, who worked very hard and also worked as street Vendors to support their family.
Elsa is committed to helping others because of her own experience. During her dads deportation proceedings, her family went through a very difficult time, but they were able to get support from people and organizations who cared. That support made a difference, that is why she decided to work for ICIJ to provide the same kind of help to others facing similar situations.