Community Service Society of New York
Brooke Robinson is a dedicated health professional currently serving as a Health Counselor at the Community Service Society of New York, providing assistance to individuals with mental health conditions and substance use disorders. Previous experience includes roles as an Outreach Coordinator for Young Invincibles, where Brooke coordinated vaccination outreach and health education initiatives, and a Behavioral Health Community Health Worker at LifeLong Medical Care, supporting patients in accessing mental health resources. Additional positions include customer service at Trader Joe's, leading health education initiatives as a Junior Giants AmeriCorps Ambassador, and teaching English to young learners during an internship at Charles University. Brooke holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Human Development from the University of California, Davis, complemented by a study abroad program focused on Psychology at Charles University.
Community Service Society of New York
A strong New York is an equitable New York. Every New Yorker, across income levels, race and ethnicity, and background, shares similar goals. We all want economic well-being, the ability to exercise our rights, and to live with dignity. The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) has worked with and for New Yorkers since 1843 to promote economic opportunity and champion an equitable city and state. We center the voices and experiences of communities of color and people facing economic insecurity, striving to create a more secure future. Through a strategic combination of data-driven research, direct services, and people-driven advocacy, we ensure New Yorkers have the power to create change in their lives and the life of our city and state. Our programs, policy analysis, legal advocacy, and campaigns expand access to health care, safe and affordable housing, employment opportunities, consumer debt assistance, and more—making a tangible difference in the lives of millions. We work with a broad coalition of New Yorkers—from community members, activists, and volunteers to government officials and grassroots organizations—to fight for what matters most, especially to those striving to make ends meet. Our collective victories, like stronger tenant protections, paid sick and family leave for working New Yorkers, and one of the strongest “ban the box” laws in the nation, pave the way for lasting change. We won’t stop until New York is a place where those most impacted by injustice have a fair chance to not only survive, but thrive. Join us in powering a more equitable New York by visiting cssny.org.