Joanne Hernandez
About Joanne Hernandez
Joanne Hernandez is an Office Coordinator at Gunderson Dettmer in New York, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Master's in Public Administration from Baruch College and has extensive experience in legal and outreach roles, particularly focused on women's healthcare issues.
Work at Gunderson Dettmer
Joanne Hernandez has been serving as the Office Coordinator at Gunderson Dettmer since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for managing office operations in the New York office. Her previous experience at Gunderson Dettmer includes working as a Legal Secretary from 2013 to 2016, where she gained valuable insights into legal processes and office management.
Education and Expertise
Joanne Hernandez holds a Master's in Public Administration from Baruch College, School of Public Affairs, where she studied Health Care Policy from 2014 to 2016. She also earned a Bachelor's of Arts in Sociology from New York University, completing her studies from 2006 to 2010. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in public policy and social issues.
Background in Women's Advocacy
Joanne has a background in women's advocacy, having worked with the National Women's Law Center as an Outreach Intern in 2015. During her internship, she curated daily media scans and disseminated news stories related to women's issues. She also coordinated sign-ons from partner organizations for amicus briefs submitted to the US Supreme Court.
Professional Experience in Safety Engineering
Prior to her current role, Joanne worked as a Senior Safety Engineer at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey from 2016 to 2019. In this position, she was part of the Operations Services Department, focusing on agency safety management. This role contributed to her understanding of operational safety protocols.
Contributions to Social Media and Content Development
Joanne has contributed to social media content development for the National Women's Law Center's millennial campaign, 'This Is Personal.' She has also drafted blog posts for the organization's blog, addressing critical issues affecting women's healthcare. Her work reflects her commitment to raising awareness on women's rights and healthcare.