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NJYD MARCH 2023 NEWSLETTER!
We are excited to share this month's upcoming events with you! Please see below for information on events, highlights, and updates. Message from the NJYD Women's Caucus Co-ChairsHappy Women’s History Month!
During this time, we reflect on the incredible women that have paved
the way and the women that continue to carry that legacy. We have a
long way to go in continuing to preserve our rights, but together we
can create the change and support needed. We hope you join us for our
upcoming events this month!
- Co-Chairs Bryana De Veaux and
Ameerah McCoy
March Young Dem of the Month
Congratulations to
our March Young Dem of the Month, Ameerah
McCoy! Ameerah serves as an NJYD Women’s Caucus Co-Chair. She
is a licensed social worker from Paterson who has been helping NJ
residents access essential resources and information since 2017. While
attending Bergen Community College, she worked in the Violence
Intervention Prevention Center, coordinating sexual violence campus
outreach and mentoring students with developmental disabilities at the
Turning Point Program. She is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor
Society and a 2016 recipient of the Bergen County Urban League
Scholarship.
She transferred to Ramapo College of New Jersey, where she focused on medical social work, helping patients in hospice and pediatric oncology. Ameerah served as Vice President of the Social Work Club and was inducted into Phi Alpha Honor Society. In 2020, she was granted scholarships from the American Federation of Teachers and the Carol Schaefer Human Services Award. She received her Master’s Degree in one year from Ramapo’s Advanced Standing Social Work Program. Ameerah found her love for
public service during an internship with Senator Nellie Pou (D-35) in
2018. Three years later, she became the Director of Constituent
Services for Assemblyman Gary Schaer (D-36). Ameerah is also an active
member of the National Association of Social Workers–NJ Chapter and
serves as a committee member for its re-established Legislative and
Social Action Committee. Congratulations again, Ameerah! We’re proud
to have you on the team! Emerge NJ Class of 2023 |
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