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October 28-29, 2021
The Honorable Mayra Linares-Garcia, Director of CUNY and Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications, Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages
Reshma Saujani, Founder of Girls Who Code
10:45 – 10:50
Moderator: Karol V. Mason, Chair, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Moderator: Vanessa K. Valdés, Interim Dean, Macaulay Honors College
10:00 am – 10:05 am
Christine Mangino, President, Queensborough Community College, Women’s Leadership Conference Co-Chair
10:05 – 10:50
Moderator: Mercedes C. Smith, Founder of Let’s Care More
10:50 – 11:35
Moderator: Juvanie Piquant, CUNY Student Administrator
11:40 – 12:10
12:10 – 12:40
Yudy Cig, MSW, Clinical Therapist
12:45 – 13:00
Member of the Board
Diana Ayala has worked for nearly two decades serving others in District 8 in social service agencies and government, and is a strong advocate for issues such as housing, gun violence, and the elderly. Learn more
Diana was born in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, and moved to New York City with her circle of relatives as a child. Growing up in social housing after spending some time in the shelter system, she has experienced many demanding situations that have allowed her to have an exclusive voice and attitude in government and politics, and nurture her love of public service.
When she was a teenage mother-to-be, the father of Diana’s child was shot and killed in a senseless shootout, after which she returned to the shelter. She then started a new relationship that turned out to be abusive. In the face of those challenges, she found the personal strength to start her life anew, enrolling in school and earning her associate’s degree in social studies from Bronx Community College.
She worked as a senior middle director in East Harlem for seven years and then joined President Melissa Mark-Viverito’s team as director of Voter Services, becoming deputy chief of staff.
In her current role, Diana has been instrumental in crafting laws that have law, from expanding tenants’ rights to cracking down on the sale of artificial marijuana (K2). Diana has worked hand-in-hand with her constituents to tackle issues ranging from housing, homelessness and intellectual fitness to schools, immigration and gun violence. She is a wife to the people, a strong voice, and a competitive advocate for what she believes in.
Diana lives in East Harlem with her life partner, Frankie. She has four children and three grandchildren and also lives with two rescue dogs and three cats.
Member of the Board
Inez Barron was elected to the State Assembly in November 2008, following an outstanding career of public service with the New York Department of Education. Inez is the daughter of George and Margaret R. Smith, who raised her to “put God first. “His parents instilled in him the price of education and pride in his African culture. His encouragement was “always do your best, do your best, do your best, do your best, and hope for the best. “Inez Barron is the wife of the Honorable Charles Barron, a member of the New York City Council for the 42nd Council District, and they have the difference of serving as legislative representatives from virtually the same area. Charles and Inez are the parents of two children, Jelani Johnson and Jawanza Barron. Learn More
For nearly fifty years, Ms. Barron has been active in protesting civil and human injustices such as segregation, discrimination, apartheid, the exclusion of Africa from the New York City curriculum, police misconduct, and environmental racism. He fought for human rights in 1960 when he joined protest demonstrations in Brooklyn organized in solidarity with those boycotting Southern companies involved in discrimination.
Inez has a long history of social media activism. Through his involvement with various organizations in the network, he has contributed to the closure of a store that promoted illegal drugs, the cessation of the structure of a wood-burning incinerator that would have released tons of waste into the air, and the cessation of the use of charcoal ovens in public places, schools, and tenants in Starrett City and Meadowbrook in his quest to maintain affordable housing.
Inez was born in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene projects and attended New York City public schools. She is a graduate of Hunter College, City University of New York (Bachelor of Science in Physiology) and Bank Street College of Education (Master of Science in Reading and Special Education). ). For a brief time, Dr. Barron cleverly leveraged her clinical experience and worked in the radioisotope lab of a giant hospital.
Ms. Barron began her career at the New York City Board of Education in 1967. It upholds the philosophy that young people deserve to be valued and motivated to succeed, and that teachers have a duty not only to provide the skills needed to be productive and lifelong learners. and critics of society, but also to challenge and stimulate the thinking of young people.
For 18 years, Inez has held a variety of pedagogical positions, adding instructor (elementary, high school, and school levels), reading instructor, and math lab instructor. As an instructor at PS 41K, Inez was instrumental in cooperatively developing plans and implementing new plans. York’s first style for school management/shared decision-making and decided, through her colleagues, to present the concept at U. S. Congressional hearings in Washington, D. C. , and at the UFT convention in St. Louis. Croix, Virgin Islands. For the remainder of his 36 years. at the Ministry of Education, Inez held various administrative and supervisory positions, adding to those of teacher trainer, district coordinator for early childhood, executive assistant to the community superintendent, and assistant principal; She retired as a director.
Inez served as vice president of Dynamics of Leadership, Inc. , a leadership progression company founded by her husband, advisor Charles Barron, with the purpose of empowering others through the development of their leadership skills. He has developed systems for leadership workshops and led education. sessions at universities, churches, civic organizations, and corporate meetings in various states across the country. She is a founding member of Operation POWER (People Organizing and Working for Empowerment and Respect), a grassroots organization that aims to reshape society and advocates for the equitable distribution of goods and resources.
Since 1976, Inez has been an active member of House of the Lord Church in Brooklyn, where Rev. Dr. Herbert Daughtry is a pastor and has embraced a holistic ministry that encompasses the spiritual, political, social, and fitness dimensions of life. He is a member of the Board of Directors, a member of the Gospel Choir, and has served as Chairman of the Education Department of House of the Lord Church, which ran House of the Lord Elementary School.
Inez’s commitment to serving communities in Eastern New York, Brownsville, and Canarsie continues as she takes office as a Congressman and represents the constituents of the 40th District with a focus on education, physical care, economic development, housing, and environmental justice. An advocate for transparency and accountability in government.
Ms. Barron’s accomplishments have been identified in Who’s Who Among American Teachers, and her service to the network has been identified with honors, awards, citations, and plaques.
Inez’s is “I Believe in God. “
Member of the Board
Selvena N. Brooks-Powers represents the 31st district, which includes the communities of Arverne, Brookville, Edgemere, Laurelton, Springfield Gardens and Far Rockaway. She was elected in a special election in February 2021. Read More
Selvena Brooks-Powers, a strong advocate for equity in the city’s resources, helped secure $95 million in recovery investments for District 116, expanded the Cure Violence program to District 105, and established a permanent COVID-19 vaccination site.
Selvena Brooks-Powers, a committed public servant for 17 years and a permanent resident of southeast Queens, is the proud daughter of immigrant parents and is committed to fighting for what’s right and getting results. As a network organizer, Selvena has led high-impact organizations. projects on critical issues including education, voting rights and empowerment, racial and economic justice, Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, opportunities for M/WBE, and workers’ rights.
Singer-songwriter Lee Burgos rose to fame following the release of her debut single, Feel So Lost, in 2015. Originally from the Dominican Republic and raised in New York City, Lee’s influences come from cultural backgrounds and legends such as Aretha Franklin and Camilo Sesto. as well as Laura Pausini and Lauryn Hill, to name a few. Learn more
Lee temporarily caught the attention of the excursion’s organizers and served as the opening act for Latin Grammy Award winners Manuel Medrano and Vicente Garcia, as well as Billboard’s best-selling Latin artist, Myriam Hernandez. At the same time, it was identified through the Chamber of Deputies. of the Dominican Republic and asked to compose and record the official song of the Dominican Children’s Constitution.
In 2019, Lee released his critically acclaimed debut compilation album, Lee Burgos: Unplugged, which garnered widespread praise for paying homage to the past Juan Gabriel and Celia Cruz among his own singles, Quiéreme un Poquito, Me Haces Falta, Feel So Lost. And you.
Lee hosted her own sold-out concert titled The Lee Burgos Experience, was invited to headline the sold-out RAW Artist Premiere Concert, and released Mischief, which premiered at The Beast Billboard in Times Square. Most recently, she released her new single Me Acostumbré to the praise of her enthusiasts and viewers.
Clinical Therapist
Professional Life Coach, Author, Master Trainer & Speaker, Clinical Social Work Intern, Media Contributor & Founder of Vida en Alto. Learn More
For over a decade, Yudy has developed, coordinated, and taught various projects for healthy families and relationships with government agencies, hospitals, and network painting organizations. Through rigorous painting and meaningful collaborations, more than twelve thousand families have benefited from painting workshops, conferences, and employment. resources and advice.
In response to requests for culturally applicable Latino intellectual aptitude support, Yudy introduced Vida en Alto with the goal of inspiring and educating others about their lives. Through my radio shows and television appearances, he has entertained and informed more than two million listeners and viewers each. and every week. Its message represents a healthy lifestyle and helps the public achieve personal satisfaction, family harmony, and overall well-being.
Lisa is an industry leader and has recently had to deal with COVID-19 related business closures that have impacted her business. In the summer of 2020, Lisa introduced the SpaO good-looking care line, which gives everyone the in-home care they need. . Lisa is a highly sought-after expert in skincare, good looks, and inner balance and her goal is to continue expanding her brand. As with the launch of SpaO on the Go, this is another venture that will offer everyone the opportunity to create a spa experience at home. Currently, the diversity includes four products that can be purchased at the spa and online. Learn more
As an entrepreneur, Lisa now teaches aspiring salon and spa marketers through her “Launch It” course. The course is divided into modules that cover what it takes to start a business in the wellness spa sector.
Prior to launching her own business, Lisa controlled several spas and delighted in practical ways by supplementing her degrees and certifications in massage therapy, esthetics, and cosmetology. You can see her on Telemundo TV as the network’s leading makeup and skincare specialist and in Skin Inc. Magazine, the leading publication for all things skincare, as a pioneer in the field.
She continues her hobby of helping other people live their most productive lives by showing them how to take care of themselves, both internally and externally. Lisa was raised through an entrepreneur, her mother, who instilled in her the countryside and the courage to make her dream business come true. Sharing what she has learned on her adventure is something she is very proud of and it is her contribution to amplifying communities of color.
Lisa lives in New Jersey with her two children.
Annmarie Gajdos is a Slovak-American activist, content creator, and global explorer. In 2020, he graduated from Baruch College’s Macaulay Honors College as a top student with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems, a concentration in Music Business Management, and a double major in New York. York City Studies and Commercial Law. She aspires to work as a human rights lawyer abroad or in entertainment. In addition, he has specialized in healthcare, finance, entertainment, and technology. Learn more
Annmarie uses social media to publicize self-care, encourage inclusion, and share the percentage of underrepresented stories with her peers. As an avid traveler and self-proclaimed music enthusiast, she has been featured in media outlets such as: ABC Time, Wall Street Journal, Queens Public Television, Break Through Tech, Her Campus x Neutrogena, and the Times. Square wedding ring. She is also a strong advocate for women’s empowerment and political advocacy, having worked with NYC Votes as an ambassador for We Power New York during the 2020 presidential election. In addition, she founded and hosts the podcast Room 3228 with her two most productive school friends to create a safe space for young people to talk about issues affecting them like other New Yorkers.
For more information, you can be on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Member of the Assembly
Assemblymember Glick chairs the Assembly Higher Education Committee, which oversees all public and private institutions of higher education, student monetary aid, and professional licensure. As such, she has been a strong advocate for higher education for higher education, as well as professional licensing reforms. . Glick is also chair of the Assembly Interns Committee and the Ways and Means, Rules, and Environmental Conservation Committees. Glick was born and raised in Queens, New York, and has lived in Greenwich Village for more than 40 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Queens College and an MBA from Fordham University.
Mayra Linares-Garcia, B. A. , appointed through Governor Andrew Cuomo as a member of the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York on June 15, 2016 and re-elected in June 2021 for a term expiring June 30, 2027. Learn More
Mayra Linares-Garcia is a professional communications and public affairs strategist with more than 15 years of experience at all levels of government.
As Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications for Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, she is proud to be a leading voice connecting communities and their leaders to one of the world’s most recognizable brands. Mayra is guilty of the relationships and driving effects between local organizations, business owners, and elected officials, all to help the public better perceive Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages’ commitment to the community.
Mayra most recently serves as a member of the Board of Trustees of the City University of New York (CUNY), where she is committed to making CUNY a college formula available to all New Yorkers. Together with his colleagues, in early 2019, he contributed to the appointment of the CUNY Board of Directors. First Latin American Foreign Minister.
In 2011, Mayra was appointed through Governor Andrew M. Cuomo as director of Latin American affairs, where she championed issues affecting Latinos, such as access to education, affordable housing, physical care and employment. In this role, he helped identify the new York State Office of Commerce and Tourism in Puerto Rico.
Mayra is also the Founder and CEO and President of MayLin Group. Inc. , a public affairs and networking firm specializing in corporate and networking partnerships. He also served as the Democratic leader of the 72nd Assembly District from 2001 to 2011.
Mayra graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Community Leadership. She is a Latina of Dominican and Puerto Rican descent from Washington Heights and lately lives in the Marble Hill community in the Bronx with her husband and 3 children, her inspiration.
Ms. Linares-Garcia is a member of the School Board’s Facilities, Planning and Management Committee and the Student Affairs and Special Programs Committee.
Paulina is one of Array’s best-selling speakers, mentors, business coaches, consultants, and foreign strategists. She is the executive director and founder of The Business of WE (Women Entrepreneurs) Community. She is the representative of “Today’s Inspired Latina” and “Journey to the. “Stage. ” Her corporate experience lies in the finance, operations, strategy, human resources, and communications spaces.
Dr. Christine Mangino, the sixth president of Queensborough Community College, was once the dean and vice president for educational affairs at Hostos Community College at the City University of New York.
Dr. Mangino is an alumna of the Aspen Presidential Fellow for Community College Excellence, a leadership program that prepares network school and school presidents to achieve higher and equitable degrees of student success.
Throughout her long career, Karol V. Mason, president of John Jay College, has been a trailblazer in law and a notable voice for equality, equity, and criminal justice reform. She was a leader in Obama’s juvenile justice administration. bail reform and rehabilitation of others released from prison. During his outstanding career at Alston
As Assistant U. S. Attorney General and head of the Justice Department’s Office of Justice Programs, Mason oversaw a $4 billion annual budget to assist a number of state and local criminal justice agencies, juvenile justice programs, and facilities for victims of crime, and oversaw the National Institute of Justice and the Bureau of Justice Statistics, among a wide variety of other efforts. He has led the Department of Justice’s work to address the trust factor in the justice formula through various programs, adding the National Community Building Initiative. Trust and Justice, a partnership with John Jay College and other educational establishments across the country aimed at addressing the lack of confidence in the criminal justice formula.
Previously, Mason served as Deputy Attorney General from 2009 to 2012. She led the Judicial Office systems from June 2013 to January 2017 after being nominated by President Obama and featured in the U. S. Senate. Mason spent approximately three decades at Alston.
Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez is a Puerto Rican university administrator, most recently the eighth chancellor of the City University of New York (CUNY), the largest urban public university formula in the United States. A renowned historian, professor, author, and scholar Matos Rodríguez previously served as president of two CUNY schools and as cabinet secretary of the Puerto Rico Ministry of Family Affairs. He assumed the position of CUNY Chancellor on May 1, 2019, becoming the first member of a minority organization. to lead the university. Find out more
Matos Rodríguez began his career as a coach at Northeastern University, Boston College and the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, Metropolitan Campus of Puerto Rico. At the same time, she embarked on a career of studies focused on women’s history in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean, Latin American studies, and migration.
In 2000, Matos Rodriguez joined CUNY’s Hunter College as a professor of Black and Puerto Rican/Latino studies and served as director of the Center for Puerto Rican Studies. The center is the only institute of educational studies faithful to the interdisciplinary study of the Puerto Rican fiesta. in the United States and houses one of the oldest and most vital archives of Latin American studies in the country. Matos Rodriguez has published books and articles in peer-reviewed journals on Puerto Rican history and culture, adding a volume on Puerto Ricans in New York City. in the early part of the 20th century. He won the Albert J. Beveridge of the American Historical Association.
Lisette Nieves is president of the New York City Fund (FCNY), guilty of devising and helping implement inventions in policies, programs, practices, and technologies to advance the way government and nonprofits work in New York City and beyond. She is also a clinical professor emerita at New York University, supervises doctoral scholars, and supports innovation and replacement studies projects through the doctoral program in Leadership and Innovation, which she co-founded. Learn more
Lisette has also held various cross-sector leadership positions. She is an experienced social entrepreneur and public sector leader. She supported Netpaintings educators and social marketers through her previous work at Lingo Ventures, a company she co-founded that focuses on growth, skills hiring/retention, and upgrade management. Lisette also served as the Belle Zeller Distinguished Visiting Professor of Public Policy at the City University of New York at Brooklyn College. Lisette was the founding Executive Director of Year Up NY, a cutting-edge paint progress program, where, in five years, she grew the organization from an initial $250Array000 grant to a $6 million operation with over 20 corporate partnerships. Her interest in the job market and education led to her thesis on the relationship between student work and school roles, for which she won the 2016 NCSD – AACC Thesis of the Year Award. ). Lisette also began her career serving full-time in New York City as a member of the City Volunteer Corps before attending Brooklyn College to earn her undergraduate degree. She was also a proud member of the AmeriCorps program liberation team during the Clinton administration.
Lisette holds a B. A. de Brooklyn College, a B. A. /M. A. from the University of Oxford, holds an M. P. A. from the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University and a Ph. D. with a degree in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania. He is a Truman Scholar, Rhodes Scholar, Aspen Pahara Fellow, and Richard P. Nathan Public Policy Fellow 2020. His board affiliations include the Edwin Gould Foundation, AVID, The Education Trust. , NewSchools Venture Fund, Jobs for the Future (JFF), Stand for Children, Ellevation, and a trustee of the New York Public Library.
CUNY Special Executive Advisor and Co-Chair of the Women’s Leadership Conference
Mary Corliss Pearl, an environmental scientist, is a former dean of the William E. Macaulay Honors College was appointed through Chancellor Milliken in September 2016. Previously, Dr. Pearl served as Senior Dean and Executive Vice President of Stony Brook University in Southampton. Most recently, she is a special executive advisor at the City University of New York.
CUNY Student Administrator
Juvanie Piquant is the first Haitian-American woman to serve as president of the University Student Senate (USS). He represents more than 500,000 full- and part-time CUNY scholars in New York State and is a student fellow at the City University of New York. York Board of Directors. Learn More
Ms. Piquant is a third-year honors student at the New York City College of Technology, where she is majoring in law and paralegal studies. Previously, Ms. Piquant also served as USS Vice President of Legislative Affairs, ensuring that CUNY scholars had a representative. that would advocate for the advancement and affordability of higher education at the local, state, and federal levels. Prior to joining USS, Ms. Piquant served on the Board of Directors of the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) for two consecutive years. , focusing on higher education and environmental policy in New York City and New York State.
At her local campus, Ms. Piquant most recently serves as the Senator for Professional Studies at City Tech’s Student Government Association, collaborating with scholars and administrators to promote progression opportunities and resources for City Tech’s student body. Piquant’s penchant for advocacy and philanthropy has led her to care about her network and continually serve others.
As an aspiring attorney, Ms. Piquant is a member of the Haitian American Bar Association of New York (HALANY), which aims to work with diverse Americans in the legal career to create opportunities for future law students. As a Brooklyn native, born Juvanie, raised through Haitian immigrants in Canarsie, she has noticed firsthand the importance and affordability of education for New York City’s most marginalized and hopes to empower young people and their peers at CUNY.
Reshma Saujani is the founder and executive director of Girls Who Code, the foreign non-profit organization that seeks to close the gender gap in the generation and replace the symbol of what a PC programmer looks and does. She is the author of the foreign bestseller Brave, Not Perfect and the New York Times bestseller Girls Who Code: Learn to Code and Change the World. Reshma’s TED talk, “Teaching Girls, Courage, Not Perfection,” has been viewed more than 4 million times and sparked a global verbal discourse about how to raise our daughters. She is the host of the award-winning podcast “Brave, Not Perfect. ” Learn More
Reshma began her career as a lawyer and activist. In 2010, she entered the political arena as the first Native American woman to run for the U. S. Congress. During her degree, Reshma visited local schools and saw firsthand the gender gap in computer science classes. , which led her to create Girls Who Code.
Girls Who Code leads the movement to inspire, teach, and equip young women with computer skills to seize 21st century opportunities. By the end of the 2019 school year, Girls Who Code will have reached more than 185,000 women in the 50 years. In 2019, Girls Who Code was identified through Fast Company as the most innovative nonprofit.
Reshma is a graduate of the University of Illinois, Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and Yale Law School. Her paintings on behalf of young women have earned her widespread popularity on lists including: Fortune World’s Greatest Leaders; Fortune 40 Under 40; WSJ Magazine Innovator of the Year; Forbes: The Most Influential Women Who Are Changing the World; and Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People, among others. He is the recipient of the Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Award in Education.
Reshma sits on the supervisory board of the International Rescue Committee, which provides assistance to refugees and others affected by humanitarian crises. In addition, she is an ex officio trustee of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).
Reshma lives in New York City with her husband Nihal, son Shaan, and their bulldog Stanley.
Mercedes grew up with the audacity of being able to replace the global and committed her life to courageously striving to achieve it every day. At the age of 14, Mercedes took it upon herself to talk to the editor of Newsday. com about their lack of coverage of the genocides in Darfur. His undeniable email prompted the publication to send a news crew and photographers to the stage in Darfur to cover the story. After their month-long trip, they returned to interview the tenacious 14-year-old. whose search for more generated and fostered social awareness to announce the replacement. Learn more
While starting her professional career after college, Mercedes observed the lack of empathy for the homeless in New York City and founded Care More, a nonprofit organization committed to bringing hope to the homeless network through outreach events and cutting-edge programs.
Her philanthropic paintings have been featured by famous public figures such as Oprah Winfrey, who celebrated her in O magazine, and BET Netpaintingss, which listed Mercedes as one of the “29 People You Should Know” for Black History Month.
Member of the Assembly
Phara Souffrant Forrest is serving her first term in the New York State Assembly and represents the 57th Assembly District, which includes the Fort Greene and Clinton Hill neighborhoods, as well as parts of Bed Stuy, Prospect Heights, and Crown Heights.
As a lifelong Brooklynite resident, Phara is a proud product of the Brooklyn public school system, having attended Phillipa Schuyler High School and the Benjamin Banneker Academy for Community Development. She then attended SUNY Geneseo, where she majored in political science before earning a nursing degree from CUNY. Prior to being elected to the Assembly, Phara worked for several years as a box nurse in maternal and child health, where she cared for new moms after they gave birth.
Senator
Toby Ann Stavisky, the first woman from Queens County elected to the state Senate and the first woman to chair the Senate Committee on Higher Education. She is from New York City, born and raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. She is a graduate of Bronx High School of Science and Syracuse University, which she attended on a scholarship. The senator completed her graduate studies at Hunter College and Queen’s College. In addition to leading the Senate Higher Education Committee, she is vice chair of the Democratic Majority. Conferencia. La Senator Stavisky is a trustee of the City University Building Fund (CUCF) and a member of the Board of Directors of the Higher Education Shared Capital Grant Program (HeCap). Senator Stavisky is the Treasurer of the bipartisan, bicameral Women’s Legislative Caucus.
Interim Dean, Macaulay Honors College
The Dean, Vanessa K. Valdés, is an accomplished researcher, historian, author, and student mentor. She joins Macaulay after serving two and a half years as director of City College’s Black Studies Program, overseeing 1,100 scholars annually, more than 20 and staff, and more than 60 majors. Learn more
A graduate of Yale and Vanderbilt universities, Dr. Valdés studies interests in the cultural production of black peoples throughout the Americas: the United States and Latin America, including Brazil and the Caribbean.
His e-book on the influential historian, writer, collector, activist, and founder Arturo Alfonso Schomburg – Diasporic Blackness: The Life and Times of Arturo Alfonso Schomburg (2017) – is the definitive account of his reporting as a Puerto Rican-born Black scholar. the intersection of their multi-ethnic backgrounds. Her latest book, Racialized Visions: Haiti and the Hispanic Caribbean (2020) is an edited collection that refocuses Haiti in the disciplines of Caribbean and Latin American studies.
Member of the Assembly
Stefani L. Zinerman was elected to New York State Assembly District 56 on November 3, 2020 to constitute the historic neighborhoods of Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights in Brooklyn. It joins the Legislature as an experienced government, nonprofit, and small business enterprise. Professional who has pioneered workforce progression efforts and healthy aging initiatives. Learn more
Stefani is a tireless advocate for civil rights and justice and advocates for access to education, food justice, housing stability, and maternal health. As a member of Silver Life and a member of the Brooklyn NAACP, she continually promotes voter rights and is an identified leader. in education, voter participation and registration. Prior to her election to the New York State Assembly, Stefani worked in state and local government, starting as a staff leader for council district 36 for five years before serving as director of special projects for the state senator. Her entire career has focused on equity and access as a program manager for several human rights organizations, including the Research Foundation/CUNY, the Algebra Project, the Education Development Center, the Community Service Society, and the American Red Cross.