I am a first-generation college graduate from a low-income immigrant family, originally from the Dominican Republic and raised in the same community I now serve, Brooklyn. My life’s work has been rooted in community empowerment, helping underserved families access resources, healthcare, and opportunities that I once struggled to find myself. As Director of Operations at the Broadway Community and Activity Center in Brooklyn, I manage grants, oversee daily operations, and lead programs that provide food security, mental health support, harm reduction services, and case management to thousands of New Yorkers each year. My background also includes work in healthcare as a medical technician, trainer, and phlebotomist, which deepened my passion for patient care and advocacy. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Biology, graduating summa cum laude, with research focused on maternal depression and child cognition. Alongside my degree, I’ve gained certifications in phlebotomy, overdose prevention, motivational interviewing, and crisis intervention. Now, as an ABSN student at Pace University, I am working toward becoming a registered nurse in the ICU. Critical care excites me because it demands the highest level of skill, compassion, and resilience. Fluent in English and Spanish, I strive to bridge cultural gaps in healthcare and be a voice for immigrant and low-income families, turning my own journey into a source of healing and impact for others.

• Director of Operations

  Human Resources · Broadway Community & Activity Center

  Jan 2022 – Present

• Researcher

  SUNY Purchase College · Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services

  2022 – 2023

  Research topic:

  MATERNAL DEPRESSION, CHILD COGNITION, AND BOOK READING

• Director of Operations

  Advocacy · Broadway Community & Activity Center

  2022 – Present

  Mission:

  My mission at The Broad Center is to empower marginalized communities by providing access to essential resources, compassionate care, and opportunities that foster dignity, stability, and hope.