Party Enrolled In: Democratic
Current Occupation: Chief of Staff, 15th Council District
Previous Occupation(s): Re-Housing Assistant Program Coordinator and Community Organizer for Aquinas Housing Corp.; Legal Assistant at Pacheco & Lugo, PLLC; Temporary Publication Editor at International Trademark Association; Kitchen worker & cashier at Columbia University
Education: Juris Doctorate & Certificate in Law Technology & Management from Syracuse College of Law; B.S. in Criminal Justice & minor in Business Administration from St. John's University; Interned at Technology Transfers Center; Dept. Of Investigation, Inspector General's Office for Environmental Protection & Public Service Commission; Certificate from Neighborhood Leadership Institute-Citizen's Committee for NY
Organizational Affiliations: Bronx Veteran's Parade Committee; V.P. Latin American Law Students Assoc. & more
Prior Public Experience: Former positions: Pres. of Friends of Crotona Park; General Advisor & Asst. Treasurer for Not In My Neighborhood You Don't Anti-Drug & Violence Campaign; Community Board #6 Executive Committee Chairperson of Parks & Recreation, Member of Law Enforcement Committee; Con Edison Advisory Council; Crotona Neighborhood Improvement Committee & more
1. What is the most important issue in Council District 15 you would address if elected?
Fight for Economic & Job Development
2. What other important issues would you address if elected?
Maintain & Create more Affordable Housing; Sustain & Increase Educational Opportunities & After School Programs; Support & Protect our Senior Programs; Improve & Increase access to Health Care; Advocate for Public Safety & Community input
3. What makes you the best candidate for this office?
For 45 years I have experienced everyday life in our community. I was born, raised, educated & served our community during my non profit days. For the past 12 years I have served the community as Chief of Staff in our 15th Council District. I have been instrumental in redeveloping our community by advocating for improved parks, day care centers, schools, after-school programs, senior programs, housing, health & public safety issues, which has only been possible by listening & working with the community. My upbringing, experiences and life-long dedication to & from the community is what sets me apart & will allow me to bring your voice to City Hall.
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