Rosa Jerez
About Rosa Jerez
Rosa Jerez is a Project Manager and advocate for immigrant workers' rights in New York City, actively collaborating with various legal and labor organizations. She co-founded CryptonikasDao, focusing on educating the Spanish-speaking community about blockchain technology, and currently works with New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE) as a Worker Rights Associate.
Work at Cryptonikas DAO
Rosa Jerez serves as a Project Manager at Cryptonikas DAO, a WEB3 initiative focused on educating and advising the Spanish-speaking community about blockchain technology. She has been involved in this role since 2022, contributing to the project's mission of enhancing understanding and accessibility of blockchain resources within the community. Her responsibilities include overseeing project development and ensuring effective communication among team members.
Current Role at New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE)
Rosa Jerez has been working as a Worker Rights Associate at New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE) since 2022. In this position, she actively organizes and advocates for immigrant workers' rights in New York City. Her work involves collaboration with law offices, the prosecutor's office, and the labor department to support and empower immigrant workers.
Education and Expertise
Rosa Jerez holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from UDEFA, where she studied from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she has pursued further education in Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician at JTECH Medical and the America Association of Sensory Electrodiagnostic Medicine, achieving certifications as a Functional Capacity Technician and Medical Technician PFNCS since 2016. She also studied Second Language Learning at the New York Language Center, earning an ESL qualification from 2014 to 2017.
Involvement with Venezolanas in Tech
Rosa Jerez has been a member of Venezolanas in Tech since 2021. In this role, she engages with initiatives aimed at supporting and promoting the participation of Venezuelan women in the technology sector. Her involvement includes participating in activities that foster community engagement and professional development.
Background in Customer Service
Prior to her current roles, Rosa Jerez worked as a Customer Service Representative at Hallmark Celebrations from 2015 to 2019 in Queens, New York. This experience provided her with valuable skills in customer relations and service, which she applies in her current advocacy work.