Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Presents: National Speaker Jillian Mercado

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Presents: National Speaker Event with Jillian Mercado

Come join us for an inspiring evening with Jillian Mercado at our free in-person event! Jillian Mercado is an actress, model and activist who was born and raised in New York City and is of Dominican descent. Diagnosed with spastic muscular dystrophy as a child, Jillian has become a prominent figure in the fashion world, challenging beauty ideals and re-defining traditional norms in the fashion industry.

To date, Jillian has starred in campaigns for Olay, Bumble 100, Calvin Klein fragrance, Nordstrom, Target and Tommy Hilfiger. In September 2018, she was featured on Teen Vogue’s first digital cover. In addition, editorial features include CR Fashion Book, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Glassbook, Jejune and Herring & Herring magazine. As an actress, Jillian’s most notable role is playing ‘Maribel’ on the L Word Generation. Jillian has spent her off-camera career actively fighting to advocate for more representation of people with disabilities and eradicate the enduring stigma they face in the fashion industry.

The event will be held at Good Shepherd Rehabilitation's South Allentown campus (850 S 5th Street Allentown 18103) - don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from a truly remarkable individual. See you there!

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

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