“I believe that justice should be attainable to all, and I thrive in helping and empowering others to get the resources they need to excel in life.“

Experience

• Paola is a bilingual attorney who assists clients who have Medicaid issues, food stamps issues, and/or problems acquiring benefits with social security income and disability. 
• Prior to joining the Advocacy Center in November 2023, Paola was a housing attorney for CAMBA and Queens Legal Services of New York City, defending tenants in eviction summary proceedings and doing affirmative actions in Supreme and Housing Court.

Education

• Fordham University, Master of Laws in International Law and Justice

Community Affiliations:

• Legacy Center NYC, Volunteer
• NYC Racetrack Chaplaincy, Volunteer