Julissa T.

Julissa T. is a skilled social worker with extensive experience in various roles within the social services sector. Currently serving as a Family Support School Social Worker at WHEDco since September 2021, Julissa previously worked as an Immigrant Youth Social Worker at The Door, where involvement included the Legal Services Center. Other relevant experiences include a Social Work Intern position at The Bronx Defenders, a Summer Graduate Intern role at the New York City Police Department, and a Counselor Advocate at Union Settlement. Julissa also held positions as a Bilingual Family Advocate at The New York Center for Children and as a Group Reservations Coordinator and Operations Coordinator at the New York Transit Museum. Earlier work included customer service at The National September 11 Memorial & Museum and as a Bilingual Homefinder at The Children's Village. Julissa holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Hunter College and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Forensic Psychology and Criminology from John Jay College (CUNY).