Ana Velez

Author-illustrator Ana Velez living Oregon.

Author-illustrator Ana Velez grew up in Quito, Ecuador “helping” her crafty Abuela with art projects. With a degree in fine art, she journeyed into the graphic design world. But it was a teaching position that sparked her passion and Master’s degree. She’s been learning from neuro-divergent children ever since as an early childhood specialist. When not attending to her feline rulers, she’s paddle-boarding down Oregon rivers.

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