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Nov 12 – Jillian Mercado

By: Camilla Moran, Editor • November 12, 2025
In 2020, Jillian Mercado was interviewed by Adweek. Adweek is a major weekly news publication.
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In 2020, Jillian Mercado was interviewed by Adweek. Adweek is a major weekly news publication.

Jillian Mercado is an American actress and fashion model who has muscular dystrophy. People know her for her work in the fashion industry and breaking down numerous barriers for models with disabilities. People also know her for her work on “The L Word: Generation Q”.

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Camilla Moran
Camilla Moran, Editor
Camilla Moran is a 17-year-old senior who attends Colonia High School. She is involved in several clubs, including Mini-thon, CHS Interact club, and CHS Declaration. Outside of school, she can be found watching Broadway musicals on film, writing, or baking. Moran also competes in adaptive sports for Children’s Specialized Hospital Lightning Wheels. The adaptive sports she competes in are Archery and Track and Field. She describes herself as kind, caring, and hardworking. After graduating, she aspires to become an elementary school teacher. She would also like to advocate for people with disabilities to improve their lives and help them achieve their dreams. A quote she lives by is “Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.”