Fernando was born in Lima, Peru and moved to the United States at the age of 13. He graduated from The College at Brockport in 2017 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art with a concentration in Photography. For the past 3 years, Fernando has volunteered, and has been a Photography Teacher for Studio 678 at the Flower City Arts Center. He is excited to start a new journey as an Artist In Residence for the 2019-2020 year, as he opens a new platform to have conversations regarding gender, sexuality, and immigration.