Born in Mexico City, Nancy emigrated to the United States at the age of nine and lived in Los Angeles for 20 years as an undocumented migrant. In 2009, she was deported and initially settled in Tijuana. Due to a 10-year re-entry ban and a history of deportation, she has been unable to return to the United States.
She has authored personal narrative essays and autoethnographic pieces about her lived experience of deportation. These works have found their way into various scholarly publications.
Nancy's story was included in the "Dreamers: An Immigrant Generation's Fight for Their American Dream" (Beacon Press, 2015; Oceano, 2013). Authored by journalist Eileen Truax, the book provided a broader platform for Nancy's compelling narrative and influential voice in advocating for migrant rights.
Nancy is the author of the Mundo Citizen blog (2012-2023), where she chronicled her journey post-deportation. Her writings explore contemporary migration issues from a perspective often missing in the conversation - that of migrants themselves.
Nancy's story and voice have garnered attention not only in academic circles but also from major print and media publications, including The Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, The Guardian, The Nation, and Al Jazeera, among others. Her work continues to inspire and influence discussions on migration and migrant rights.
Nancy holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge; a Master's in Global Migration from University College London, and is currently a Social Impact Advisor and Independent Researcher.