Jessenia Mendoza
About Jessenia Mendoza
Jessenia Mendoza is a Strategy Coordinator at Planned Parenthood Federation of America, with a strong background in program development and community outreach within the non-profit sector. She has held various roles at Henry Street Settlement, focusing on youth programs and initiatives, and has earned degrees from Kingsborough Community College and Queens College.
Current Role at Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Jessenia Mendoza serves as a Strategy Coordinator at Planned Parenthood Federation of America. She has held this position since 2022, contributing her expertise in coordinating strategic initiatives within the organization. Her role involves managing various projects that align with the organization's mission and goals.
Previous Experience at Henry Street Settlement
Jessenia Mendoza has extensive experience at Henry Street Settlement, where she held multiple roles. She worked as a Program Coordinator for the Neighborhood Development Area Educational Support Program for six months in 2021. Additionally, she served as a Worksite Coordinator for the Youth Adult Internship Programs from 2018 to 2019 and as a Partnership & Outreach Coordinator for the LES Youth Opportunity Hub from 2020 to 2021. She also coordinated the Emerging Leaders Summer Youth Employment Program/Work, Learn & Grow Program for five months in 2019 and was a Project Coordinator for the Summer Youth Employment Program from 2017 to 2018.
Education and Academic Background
Jessenia Mendoza studied at Kingsborough Community College, where she earned an Associate's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. She furthered her education at Queens College, obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Her academic background supports her work in program development and community outreach.
Expertise in Program Coordination
Jessenia Mendoza possesses expertise in coordinating strategic initiatives within the non-profit sector. She has demonstrated the ability to manage and coordinate multiple programs simultaneously in fast-paced environments. Her strong background in program development and community outreach has been instrumental in her work with youth-focused programs and initiatives, particularly in urban settings.