Jessica Alcantara

Jessica Alcantara is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as a Senior Staff Attorney at the Advancement Project since September 2016, where previous roles included Staff Attorney and Skadden Fellow Staff Attorney. Prior to this, Jessica gained experience as a Teacher at Prep for Prep and as a Graduate Assistant at Fordham University. Earlier positions included Teaching Assistant at Prep for Prep and a Youth Development Facilitator with the Peace Corps. Jessica holds a Doctor of Law (JD) from Columbia Law School, a Master's degree in Latin American and Latino Studies from Fordham University, and a Bachelor's degree in Geography and Latin American, Latino and Caribbean Studies from Dartmouth College. Education also includes a High School Diploma from Phillips Academy.