Press & Media
New York Build Expo - March 4, 2020
Javits Center, New York, NY
Raquel was a panelist at the NY Build Expo panel entitled, "Combatting the Affordable Housing Crisis - Meeting Government Targets." The New York Build Expo is the largest construction gathering in New York, engaging 17,000 attendees, 200 speakers, and 200 exhibitors.
New Leaders Council (NLC) NYC 2020
Raquel was selected as one of the 20 New Leaders Council (NLC) fellows for the New York City Chapter. NLC is a six-month progressive leadership institute that provides fellows with training to enhance their community activism.
“Affordable Housing for Whom” Panel - November 2019
Brooklyn, NY
The Brooklyn Historical Society organized a panel to discuss challenges to housing affordability in New York City.
Next City Vanguard Fellows Program - June 2019
Newark, NJ
The Next City Vanguard Program in Newark was the first regional conference that assembled local public policy experts to discuss and provide solutions to planning concerns in Newark, NJ. This photo is a snapshot from our presentation regarding housing and homelessness in Newark.
92Y Women in Power Fellowship 2019
New York, NY
Women in Power (WiP) is a fellowship program powered by the 92Y, designed to help high-potential women advance the top levels of leadership in their industries.
Real Estate Associate Program (REAP) 2018
New York, NY
REAP is a six-month program that trains and develops professionals of color in commercial real estate.
Council of Urban Professionals Fellowship Program 2017
New York, NY
The CUP Fellows Program is a transformative, one-year leadership development experience for early-to-mid career professionals of color across sectors who are deeply committed to supporting their communities through impactful contributions to the nonprofit and public sectors.
NYC Urban Fellows Program 2010-2011
New York, NY
The NYC Urban Fellows Program is a 9-month program that introduces recent college graduates to local city government administration.