Jerry Otero

Jerry Otero, MA, currently serves as the Manager of the Drug User Health Hub at St. Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction, where a commitment to community service has been pivotal for nearly 30 years. Otero has extensive experience in youth development, founding Cre8tive YouTH*ink Ltd., a creative arts program dedicated to empowering inner-city teenagers. Additionally, Otero has contributed to media as the host of WBAI's Morning Show with Mista Oh, and has held roles in various organizations such as the Drug Policy Alliance, where efforts focused on youth drug policy, and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids. Previous experience includes overseeing drug prevention programs in NYC public high schools and lecturing at the Metropolitan College of New York. Otero holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from Adelphi University.