Community Service Society of New York
Jenna Stanley has extensive experience in education and community service, currently serving as the EDCAP Helpline Specialist at the Community Service Society of New York since October 2018, where the focus is on assisting individuals with navigating the student loan system. Previously, Jenna worked as a Health Helpline Coordinator and Program Administrative Specialist at Comunidad de Madrid from October 2016 to June 2018, as well as a Language and Culture Assistant at the bilingual school El Encinar. Early professional experiences include roles as a Summer Camp Counselor at Deer Hollow Farm Summer Camp, a Research Assistant at Whitman College, and a Biological Science Aid at the U.S. Geological Survey. Jenna holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Spanish Language and Literature from Whitman College, earned in 2016, and graduated from Mountain View High School in 2012.
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.