“I look forward to supporting Cybersmile's efforts to continue delivering highly impactful programs and creative campaigns that demonstrate the immense power that exists within diversity and representation.”
About
Jillian Mercado is a physically disabled Latinx model, actress, and advocate for inclusivity and greater representation of marginalized communities in fashion and entertainment.
A native New Yorker born to Dominican parents, Mercado was first diagnosed with spastic muscular dystrophy as a child and has been wheelchair-bound for most of her life. Despite her disability, she has become one of the most prominent voices in the fashion and entertainment industries, advocating for equality and more opportunities for people with disabilities and from marginalized groups.