Fernanda Canessa

Fernanda Canessa is a staff attorney at the Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights. Prior to this role, Fernanda served as a judicial law clerk at the New Jersey Courts and as a legal extern at the Office of the New York State Attorney General. With a Juris Doctor degree from Cardozo School of Law, Fernanda has a strong background in human rights advocacy and international studies, having also interned at organizations such as MADRE, Human Rights Watch, and the African Services Committee. Fernanda's passion for social justice and human rights is evident through their diverse and impactful experiences in the legal field.