Laura Judith Hernandez

Laura Judith Hernandez, MPA, currently serves as Senior Manager for Grants and Programs Administration at United Way of New York City since January 2022, following a role as Grants and Programs Administration Manager focused on Food and Benefits Access. Prior experience includes serving as International Programs Director at Universidad Westhill and HR Generalist at Princeton University. Laura also volunteered at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro and worked as a Bilingual Intake Paralegal at Legal Services of New Jersey. Earlier in their career, Laura held the position of Subdirectora de Recursos Humanos for the Gobierno Municipal de Durango in Mexico. Academic credentials include a BA in International Relations from Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and a Master in Public Administration with a focus on Advanced Management and Finance from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.