Jenny took a position with Defenders of Wildlife. a nationally respected wildlife and habitat protection organization. in their southwest regional office. Over the last 6 years. Jenny has become a national leader in speaking out for wildlife and public lands in the ongoing immigration debate. She has continually advocated for an open and fair process behind the construction of border infrastructure. while pointing out the impacts that fence and wall construction have on the natural ecosystems that sustain our quality of life and environment. Jenny builds alliances. and through her border wildlife work at Defenders of Wildlife. she brought together a diverse coalition of human rights. indigenous rights. environmental. and labor representatives to call for comprehensive immigration reform and the reversal of decisions to build walls on our southern border. In 2007. Jenny was honored with Derechos Humanos Corazon de Justicia award for her commitment to justice and social change.
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