Lorraine Hernandez

Lorraine Hernandez, LMSW, SIFI, is the Senior Division Director of Youth and Family Development at New Settlement since September 2021, leading a team that supports over 1500 participants and their families while managing day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives. Lorraine has extensive experience in youth program management, having previously served as Division Director of Afterschool Programming and Senior Director, where responsibilities included overseeing program quality, ensuring contract compliance, and developing new projects. Prior to New Settlement, Lorraine held positions at Queens Community House, progressing from Group Leader to Multi Site Supervisor, and demonstrating expertise in program implementation, staff management, and stakeholder relationships. Lorraine holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Hunter College and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science with a minor in Sociology and Human Rights.