“I work at the Advocacy Center because I have a passion for pursuing justice, helping others strengthen their well-being, and ensuring people have access to health care.“

Experience

• Jamirah is responsible for efficiently gathering detailed intake data, conducting initial client interviews, investigating preliminary issues, communicating important facts to attorneys, and opening new files.
• Before joining Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy in May 2023, she was a Legal Support Analyst at the New York State Attorney General’s Office, where she conducted investigations and assisted in the prosecution of white-collar crimes in the Criminal Enforcement and Financial Crimes Bureau. Prior to that, she was a Nutrition and Outreach Educational Program Paralegal-Coordinator at Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York. Jamirah participated in community outreach and assisted people with receiving SNAP benefits and community resources for food.

Education

• State University of New York at Fredonia, Bachelor of Science in Social Work and Criminal Justice with a Minor in Sociology, magna cum laude
• Albany Law School of Union University, Master of Science in Legal Studies

Community Affiliations:

• Jumping Dreams Double Dutch, Assistant Coach