Community Service Society of New York
Yvonne Peña has extensive work experience in various roles within the non-profit sector. Yvonne started their career in 2010 as an AmeriCorps VISTA in the Financial Advocacy Program. In 2011, they became the Program & Volunteer Manager for Experience Corps. From 2014 to 2016, Yvonne served as the Unit Supervisor for the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) at the Community Service Society of New York. In 2016, they became the Project Director for the Benefits Plus Learning Center, where they currently hold the position. Yvonne's expertise lies in project management and volunteer coordination.
Yvonne Peña pursued their education, starting with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Stony Brook University from 2005 to 2009. Yvonne later went on to complete their Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a focus on Nonprofit Administration & Health Care Policy at Baruch College from 2012 to 2015.
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.