Staff Directory

updated September 2026

Jasmine Cardona
Executive Director
Division of Economic Development and Community Partnerships

Dr. Darlene Blanco
Director

Aneicia De Sheers-Washington
Associate Director

Beatrice Paolino 
Sr. Workforce Advisor

Jennifer Yip
Program Coordinator

Zoi Lauria
1199 Program Manager
1199 Union Student Support Programs

Erica Marrero
Enrollment Specialist

Melanie Ortiz
Enrollment Specialist

Gabriella Quinones
Project Manager of Trades & Union Programs 

Derienne Jacobwitz
Employer Engagement Specialist

Sarah Huang
Student Advisor

Lynda Benedict
Outreach and Workforce Partnerships Coordinator