Hellen’s family is from Guatemala. As a child of immigrants, she is passionate about helping others in the immigrant community. Hellen started working for Immigrants First in June 2022.

She values the work she does and expands her knowledge every day.

Hellen is a first-generation college student. She graduated Magna Cum Laude in May 2022 from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia where she double-majored in philosophy, law and political science and minored in international social justice. In addition, she earned a Certificate in Global Education. Hellen hopes to one day pursue a law degree with a specialization in immigration law.

Hellen is fluent in Spanish.