Sanctuary for Families
Maya Vargas is a Family Law Project Assistant at Sanctuary for Families, with responsibilities that include supporting attorneys in litigation, drafting legal documents, and assisting in case preparation. Previously, Maya served as a Paralegal at Weitz & Luxenberg PC, focusing on environmental and personal injury cases. Maya's experience also includes internships with the U.S. Department of State, engaging in research on Cuban affairs, and various roles within the United States Senate, where responsibilities included constituent support and drafting policy-related documents. Maya's background also features a Campaign Fellow position aiding voter outreach in Harlem and a Global Equity Fellow role at New York University, emphasizing diversity and inclusion. Maya holds a Bachelor's Degree in Global Liberal Studies from New York University and a high school diploma from Newsome High School.
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Sanctuary for Families
Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, we empower thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a range of comprehensive services and advocacy.