I joined NYFC in March 2024 as the Manager of Youth Programs. In this role, I oversee and support with all aspects of youth programming including The Nicholas Scoppetta Scholarship Program, The Youth Advisory Board & Peer Mentorship, The Spirit Award, Emergency Grants, Network to Success, and The Financial Empowerment Fund. Prior to working at NYFC I was a Program Manager at Read Ahead, where I managed their Reading Mentorship program including various school-wide projects at two elementary schools, while recruiting and onboarding students and mentors. I am also a LP-Mental Health Counselor and bring a wealth of experience in providing individual and group counseling, addressing diverse mental health concerns. I received my BA in Psychology at La Salle University in Philadelphia and completed my MA in Mental Health Counseling at The City College of New York. I am proficient in various evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Motivational Interviewing.

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