Meet the Team
Soheila Fortuna, (she, her, hers)
Program Director
sfortuna@jjay.cuny.edu
212-393-6890
Education: M.A. in Public Administration from John Jay College, B.A. from Berkeley College in Business Administration concentration in Marketing
Hometown: Born in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; raised in Dyckman, New York
What I’m usually up to: On my down time I like to slow down and spend quality time with my kids, most of the time on the couch watching whatever they like at the moment.
A quote that brightens my day is: “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall” – Confucius
Amorita Jones, (she, her, hers)
Advisor
amjones@jjay.cuny.edu
212-393-6412
Education: Currently pursuing a Master's in Social Work at Fordham University, B.A. in Social Work from Lehman College, A.A. in Liberal Arts from BMCC.
Hometown: New York City, New York
What I’m usually up to: Finding new spots in NYC for views, bites and unique experiences.
A quote that brightens my day is: "There are people you haven't met yet, who will love you." -Unknown
Julissa Lima, (she, her, hers)
Program Coordinator
jlima@jjay.cuny.edu
646-781-5133
Education: B.S. in Fraud Examination & Financial Forensics from John Jay College
Hometown: Bronx, New York
What I’m usually up to: Trying new restaurants and finding new places to view in the city.
A quote that brightens my day is: “A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.” - Zen Shin
Sheena Vega (she, her, hers), Peer Innovator
Education: Currently pursuing a B.S. in Human Services and Community Justice at John Jay College, A.S. in Human Services from BMCC.
Hometown: New York City, NY
What I’m usually up to: I am usually cleaning lol. I have four children that are homeschooled and our days can get a little hectic. While Clorox is making a car note a month off of me lol, I would not have it any other way and enjoy our time together very much.
A quote that brightens my day is: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13
Beth Osselaer (she, her, hers), EDGE Internship Coordinator/MSW Intern
Education: Currently pursuing a M.A. in Social Work from Columbia University, B.S. in Secondary English Education from Northern Arizona University
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
What I’m usually up to: With friends, reading or watching tv on the couch!
A quote that brightens my day is: "Hopelessness is the enemy of justice." - Bryan Stevenson
Shaina Kaplan (she, her, hers), EDGE Internship Coordinator/MSW Intern
Education: Currently pursuing a M.A. in Social Work from Columbia University, B.A. in Anthropology, Psychology and Religious Studies from Brandeis University
Hometown: Chicago, IL
What I’m usually up to: Taking walks, doing puzzles, and hanging out on the couch with my family/friends
A quote that brightens my day is: “You will not always be the goal scorer. When you are not, you better be rushing toward her.” -Abby Wambach