Experience overview

Experience

Awards & Recognition

Recognition for child advocacy, public service, LGBTQIA+ community leadership, graduate excellence, and academic achievement.

2025

ACS Commissioner’s Child Advocacy Award

Recognition for child-advocacy service and commitment to children and families.

2022

ACS LGBTQIA+ & Ally Award

Recognition for service to LGBTQIA+ youth in child welfare.

2020

Distinguished Service Award

Recognition for service to New York City families during the COVID-19 emergency.

2019

New York State Senate Recognition

Recognition marking 15 years of service to LGBTQIA+ communities.

2017

Dr. Frank Castro Jr. Award

Award for excellence in the Master of Science in Human Services program.

2007

Roberto Clemente Award

Recognition for academic excellence.

Practice in perspective

Leadership, scholarship, and community engagement.