Community Leads

Your journey is guided by a dedicated Community Lead and supported by a full campus network. Professors, advisors, and offices work together to help you explore what drives you, expand your thinking, build real-world skills, and stay on track to graduate. Support is tailored to your goals, helping you move forward with clarity and purpose toward a future you’re excited about.

Community: Science, Health, and Technology

Lead: Jennifer Insignares

Jennifer, a first-generation John Jay graduate in Forensic Psychology, has guided students as a Peer Career Educator, ¡Adelante! Peer Success Coach, and CUNY Service Corps intern. She specializes in data tracking and project management while helping students build academic skills, confidence, and momentum toward their goals.
“You don’t have to have everything figured out now, we’ll take it one day at a time.” - Jennifer Insignares

Current Favorites: My Regal Unlimited movie subscription, Dunkin’ Iced Oatmilk Lattes, and my Kindle
Known For: Being a good listener, always laughing at jokes, and wanting to learn more from others
Contact: teams <jennifer.insignares71> and email <jinsignares@jjay.cuny.edu>

Community: Safe Communities and Law Enforcement

Lead: Joshua Amador

Joshua earned his M.S. in Higher Education Administration from Baruch and has led first-year and ¡Adelante! programs supporting hundreds of students. A fluent Spanish speaker and DEI facilitator, he has presented nationally and is pursuing an Ed.D. focused on equity and retention.
"Being first is not about luck; it’s about putting in the time and effort to be the best. Always go first!" - Joshua Amador

Current Favorites: Pokémon, video game speed running, furniture shopping
Last Scary Thing I Did: Getting my first apartment
Known For: Being super involved with lots of follow-up questions and listening more than I talk
Contact: teams <joshua.amador93> and email <jamador@jjay.cuny.edu>

Community: Law, Politics, & Global Issues

Lead: Fiona Kim

Fiona is a first-generation John Jay and Brooklyn Law graduate who has coached and mentored hundreds of students through workshops and peer leadership. She brings legal experience from the New York Supreme Court and Brooklyn Defender Services and is pursuing admission to the NYS Bar.
“Your potential isn’t limited by anyone else’s example.” - Fiona Kim

Current Favorites: Going straight home after work, a nice serving of hot soup per day, personal self-care days
Last Scary Thing I Did: Took the New York State Uniform Bar Exam
Known For: Being goal-oriented and transparent
Contact: teams <fiona.kim25> and email <fkim@jjay.cuny.edu>

Community: Mind, Behavior, and Society

Lead: Jesse Funtleyder

Jesse, an M.A. graduate in Forensic Psychology and Counseling, is dedicated to student well-being and justice. A Fulbright Fellow and adjunct professor, he combines research, teaching, and advocacy to support students and advance restorative justice.
“It's okay to not be okay. Just make sure to speak to someone or ask for help because there's always someone in your life who cares.” - Jesse Funtleyder

Current Favorites: Biking after a long day, Bad Bunny's entire discography, reading to my nephew
Last Scary Thing I Did: Moved to a city in Poland without knowing anyone to teach at a university
Known For: Being passionate about, and volunteering for, human rights causes, asking "how are you?" and actively listening to the answer, making jokes, and dancing through life
Contact: teams <jesse.funtleyder93> and email <jfuntleyder@jjay.cuny.edu>

Community: Creativity, Culture, and Communication

Lead: Anna Huger

Anna holds degrees from Wheaton College and Columbia University and has over a decade of experience in higher education and advising. She is known for designing impactful workshops, coordinating large events, and supporting students with steady guidance.
“Be comfortable within the uncomfortable. It will lead you to more growth than you have ever known.” - Anna Huger

Current Favorites: Apple Cider Doughnuts, Building Lego Sets, Looking up new recipes
Last Scary Thing I Did: Speak in front of a large audience
Known For: being dependable, staying calm in stressful situations, asking people to dig deeper about their comments
Contact: Teams <anna.huger64> and email <ahuger@jjay.cuny.edu>