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Nicole Rodriguez, Organizational Member

Woman with long dark hair wearing a cheetah print blouse and smilingNicole Rodriguez is President of New Jersey Policy Perspective (NJPP). This nonpartisan think tank drives policy change to advance economic, social, and racial justice through evidence-based, independent research, strategic communications, and advocacy. Driven by lived experience, Nicole is deeply committed to centering Black and brown communities in policy change in pursuit of equity and justice. Nicole brings ten years of experience driving strategic campaigns through rigorous research, boosting prosperity for Massachusetts and New Jersey residents.

 


Maria Andrade - Steering Committee Member 

Young Hispanic woman with Long brown hair and black blouse and dangling earrings smilingMaria Andrade is a proactive Newark resident with an ardent drive for Social Equality and all it encompasses. Throughout the last several years, she has worked closely to develop, direct, and coordinate many Social and Strategic Impact Projects in New Jersey. She is the SITE Director of NJ GEAR UP/College Bound at NJIT and a proud ALUMNI and REGIONAL AMBASSADOR OF NJ GEAR UP. Her free time is used for professional development in her interest areas. Social Justice, Equality, and Equity concerns Minorities, Criminal Justice Reform, Education, Advocacy for the underserved community, and interrelated issues.