Colleen Cilwick

Colleen Cilwick is a skilled professional with a focus on community organizing, policy advising, and educational programming, currently serving as a Mitigation Specialist intern at Federal Defenders of New York Inc. since January 2023. Prior experience includes roles as a Policy Advisor and Community Educator at NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, where Colleen facilitated workshops on teen dating violence and healthy relationships and led outreach initiatives. Additional positions include Editorial and Outreach Fellow at The Opportunity Agenda, Creative Movement & Dance instructor at Kids in the Game, and Community Outreach Coordinator for the City of Minneapolis. Colleen's educational background includes a Master of Social Work from Silberman School of Social Work at Hunter College and a Bachelor's degree from Macalester College, alongside a commitment to community engagement demonstrated through various roles and projects.