Matilde Serena

Matilde Serena-Jordan is an accomplished professional in the field of social services and housing, currently serving as Program Manager at A New Leaf since July 2024. Prior experience includes an extensive tenure at Homeward Bound AZ from November 2019 to June 2024, where Matilde held various roles including Associate Director of Housing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility Committee Chair, Senior Case Manager, and Case Manager. Earlier, Matilde was employed at Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest as an Employment Specialist and Donor Communication and Retention Specialist. Matilde holds a Master of Arts in Social Justice and Human Rights from Arizona State University (2017-2019) and a Bachelor's degree in International Affairs and Diplomatic Relations from Università degli Studi di Trieste (2013-2017). Educational background also includes high school credentials from TASIS The American School in England and Pio X- Liceo linguistico.