Ava Goncalves is a seasoned professional in the field of housing and social services, currently serving as Housing Program Manager at the Northern Manhattan Improvement Corporation since August 2025. Prior experience includes roles at Brooklyn Defenders from October 2021 to August 2025, where responsibilities spanned Pro Bono Coordinator, Senior Project Assistant, Project Assistant, and Client Services Navigator. Previous positions also include Supported Housing Program Assistant at Fountain House and Self Direction Worker at the Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. Additional experience encompasses serving as Support Professional at YAI, Student Coordinator for the Trinity College Quest Pre-Orientation Program, and Community Organizer for the New York Public Interest Research Group. Ava Goncalves holds a Bachelor's degree in Human Rights Studies from Trinity College-Hartford, with a focus on Prison Reform, Prison Rights, and Disability Rights. Education was completed at W Tresper Clarke High School.
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