Staff Directory

updated Sept 2025

Jasmine Cardona
Executive Director
Division of Economic Development and Community Partnerships

Darlene Blanco
Director

Aneicia DeSheers-Washington
Associate Director

Beatrice Paolino 
Sr. Workforce Advisor

Catherine McLaughlin
Contracts and Grants Manager
1199 Union Student Support Programs

Jennifer Yip
Program Coordinator

Zoi Lauria
Student Success Advisor
1199 Union Student Support Programs

Gabriella Quinones
Enrollment Specialist

Derienne Jacobwitz
Employer Engagement Specialist

Sarah Huang
Student Advisor

Lynda Benedict
Training Coordinator
Offshore Wind/Green Energy Programs