Meldis Jiménez is a proud Dominican, born and raised in Harlem, New York. Meldis has spent her life committed to building stronger, more equitable communities. A proud advocate for youth development and social justice, with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from The City College of New York. Meldis’s professional journey reflects her deep-rooted passion for advocacy, research, and community organizing. At Broadway Housing Communities, she helped launch the Youth Leadership Institute and co-published Dreaming of Home: Youth Researchers of Color Address NYC’s Housing Crisis, empowering young people to advocate for fair housing policies. Her earlier work at Catholic Charities focused on supporting families facing eviction, hunger, and other urgent challenges across New York City. Fluent in Spanish and certified in Family Development and Mental Health First Aid, she brings empathy, skill, and a collaborative spirit to every project. Whether organizing neighborhood initiatives, mentoring youth, or advocating for systemic change, Meldis remains driven by a lifelong conviction: every person deserves a safe and dignified place to call home.