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Genesis Aquino
Democratic
Current Occupation
Program Coordinator/ Housing Rights Advocate
Previous Occupation
NYC Council - District Representative, Lutheran Family Heath Centers at PS 503/503 - Early childhood educator/home visitor
Education
Bachelors in Social Work & Urban Community Development from City University of New York / Lehman College
Organizational Affiliation
Vice Chair of Neighborhood Advisory Board, Co-Chair of the Laundry Workers' Center, Community Board 7 member, OLPH's Comite de ayuda a la comunidad
Prior Public Experience
Worked at the local public school and after school programs. Worked at the NYC Council advocating for low income New Yorkers.
Candidate Statement
I am running because its about time we mobilize and build a movement for collective power and transformative change all the people in our community. I grew up in Sunset Park, raised in a working class family. As an Black Latina immigrant woman I understand very well the issues facing my community. I grew up attending underfunded public schools while my parents worked as factory and domestic laborers. I understand what to not have housing stabililty due to an unsustainable minimum wage, while facing many of institutional barriers placed on low income people of color in disenfranchised communities like Sunset Park and Red Hook. These personal experiences have shaped who I am today and are the reason why I am running.
