Sandra Alvarado

Sandra Alvarado is a 38-year-old immigrant from Ecuador who arrived in the United States two years ago. After facing hardships, including sleeping on the subway while searching for work, she found a spot at the Home Depot in Mill Basin, Brooklyn, where she now seeks employment. Dressed in work boots and a sun-protective pullover, Sandra embodies the resilience of many undocumented workers, navigating the challenges posed by the fear of ICE raids while striving to provide for her family. She is available for house cleaning and construction tasks, yet she has faced issues with payment and job expectations, highlighting the precarious situation many workers in her position encounter.