Jennifer is living in Tarica, Huaraz of the mountainous Ancash province. Tarica is known for its mines and has amazing views of the Andes mountain range. Jennifer lives about 1 hour away from classmates Hannah and Jessica.
Jennifer lives with a Quechua family; her host parents are Magaly and Victor, have 2 children. Jennifer enjoys spending time with her little sister and enjoys her host-mom's cooking.
Jennifer works with World Vision’s office based in Tarica. WV is currently working on an HIV education initiative. They go to the adjacent communities to raise awareness about HIV. Jennifer helps by conducting interviews with members of the community. On her community visits, Jen has experienced food to a different level. As a visitor she is welcomed with respect; this respect translates in receiving vast quantities of staple foods such as potatoes and guinea pig. Jen has had her fair share of food.