Aaliyah Fernandez, M.P.A
Excelsior Service Fellow at New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Excelsior Service Fellow at New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
I recently graduated with my MPA degree from Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy with academic concentrations in Homeland Security and Crime and Justice Policy. My professional experience includes having interned with various local level public organizations. I currently possess and use my academic knowledge, leadership, financial management, data and organizational skills in research, writing, and auditing to assist public and nonprofit organizations thrive in their mission, priorities and duties. I aspire to pursue a career within the public sector at the state or federal level.
New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Excelsior Service Fellow
U.S. Department of State
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Virtual Student Federal Service Intern
Remote
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University at Albany, SUNY - Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
Graduate Student Services Graduate Assistant
• Drafting Weekly Newsletters for RC graduate students to spread knowledge of available services 
• Working on special projects on behalf of and in collaboration with RC’s faculty and staff including a public engagement event around Criminal Justice Reform
Albany, New York, United States
D Byers and Associates LLC
Graduate Consulting Intern
• Providing writing assistance, edits, and recommendations to the West Virginia Community and Technical College System in the collaboration, preparation, and development of the Strengthening Community Colleges Training Grant 
• Conducting research and analysis of qualitative and quantitative information presented in the form of literature reviews and college/employer profiles
• Managing and uploading supporting documentation files for grant applications using Zoho WorkDrive
• Completed U.S. DOL Grant Panelist Training Module and Rating Excel Workbook Activity
Remote
University at Albany, SUNY - Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
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Student Assistant
• Supported RC’s professors to ease the transition into virtual learning
• Captioned instructional videos using TechSmith Camtasia for Section 508-compliance and accessibility students 
• Created student exams using Respondus Software and co-hosted Zoom video calls for class instruction
Albany, New York, United States
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University at Albany, SUNY - Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
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Graduate Assistant
• Tracked and updated Microsoft Excel spreadsheets for RC’s faculty and staff travel 
• Audited and input faculty and staff travel vouchers, student scholarship information and College expenditures in Microsoft Excel
Albany, New York, United States
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Commonpoint Queens
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Project-Based Learning Facilitator
• Prepared lesson plans daily to instruct and educate 27 high school students, ages 14-16, enrolled in Summer Youth Employment about the importance of social justice issues in the context of youth advocacy for a final capstone
Flushing, NY
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Broome County District Attorney's Office
Undergraduate Intern
• Gathered information to help select citizens for Jury Duty while learning about jury science 
• Listened to jail calls with the other college interns to summarize important crime-related information for ADAs
• Watched surveillance videos, police interviews, and bodycam footage of cases to create crime timelines
• Oversaw clerical responsibilities of confidential files such as scanning, printing, and uploading of files to PCMS
Binghamton, NY
Binghamton University
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Campus Activities Event Staff Security Staff
•	Trained in Event Risk Management to help keep the campus environment safe
•	Handled event security while working alongside University Police and Harper’s Ferry at concerts and cultural events
Binghamton, New York
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New York Police Department 105th Precinct
Intern
•	Checked the status of accident reports in NYPD System
•	Input Misdemeanor reports (petty theft, vandalism) in the NYPD System after witnessing the victims interview
•	Oversaw clerical responsibilities such as printing accident reports and organizing evidence bag
Queens Village, New York
Queens District Attorney's Office
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Intern
•	Redacted confidential information during 911 phone calls and case files in the Domestic Violence Department to protect victim information
•	Monitored the flow of administrative documents by preparing files for paralegals to ensure files are distributed to specific parties in efficient timing
Queens, New York
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Police Athletic League
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Instep Intern
•	Assisted children ages 8 and 9 with homework and engaged them in recreational activities
•	Organized and participated in community service projects 
•	Lobbied for Summer Youth Employment on Youth Action Day, Campaign for Summer Jobs, in Albany
Queens, NY
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Summer Youth Employment
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Summer Youth Intern at the Queens District Attorney's Office
•	Assisted with clerical work such as filing, copying, making packets, mailing, shredding in the Administrative Office 
•	Attended Court Cases, Arraignments, Central Booking
Queens, NY
Homeland Security and Crime and Justice Policy
Master of Public Administration - MPA
University at Albany, SUNY
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B.S. in Human Development, B.A. in Psychology
Binghamton University
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Public Service and Law
Advanced Regents Diploma
Hillcrest High School
National Society of Leadership and Success
Member
Michael V. Boyd Educational Opportunity Program Jerry E. Cunningham Award
Michael V. Boyd Educational Opportunity Program
Presented to a graduating senior who demonstrated experience of interest in human service as evidenced by career goals, an internship, and/or extracurricular activities
Hillcrest High School Public Service and Law Valedictorian
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FBI Teen Academy Diploma
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NYU High School Law Institute Certificate of Completion
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Arts and Culture
St. David's Episcopal Church
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Instrumentalist
Praises in Steel Orchestra – Steelband Ministry 
•	Played the Guitar and Cello Pan –performed for church services, concerts, parties, birthdays, barbeques, weddings, nursing homes, senior citizens centers, providing service to the poor, the blind, the captive and the oppressed. Performed at City Hall; Senator Huntley; Councilman Leroy Comrie. Have over 2,000 volunteer hours.
St. David's Episcopal Church
Member
St. David’s Praises in Steel Orchestra 05'-17', St. David's Youth Choir 03'-15', St. David's Acolyte 09', St. David's Liturgical Dance Ministry 06'-15', St. David’s Youth Group Member 11'-15', St. David's Youth Group Event Coordinator 12'-13', St. David's Youth Delegate, 147th and 148th Diocesan Convention, Long Island 13' & 14', Diocese of Long Island Youth Delegate for Episcopal Youth Event 14'
New York University
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High School Law Institute Student
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Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
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FBI Teen Academy Student
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Alexander Ortiz
Administrative Intern at Northwell Health
New York City Metropolitan Area
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Khaleel James
Assessment Associate at Success Academy
Queens, NY
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Miguelina M. Pierre-Louis
Project Delivery Analyst at Deloitte
Albany, NY
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Brianna Gejay
Human Resources Specialist
Schenectady, NY
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Keyona Rivers
Government Administration Professional
Roosevelt, NY
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Jessica Rowe
Director, Staffing Services Division at New York State Department of Civil Service
Albany, NY
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Steve Odigie
Operations/Administration
Houston, TX
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Hanna Hyppolite
EPIK Teacher
Wyandanch, NY
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Jane Sorrentini, MPA
Senior Parole Officer/ Central NY Regional Training Coordinator
Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
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Rachel Connors
Deputy Director of Public Information at NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision
Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
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Alim Uddin
Principal-in-Residence
New York, NY
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Amy M Petragnani
Deputy Counsel at NYS Governor's Office of Employee Relations
Albany, NY
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Taire Herasme
Associate, pending admission at Ryan & Conlon LLP
Brooklyn, NY
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Chisela Ngoma
Research Scientist I | Curia Global
Albany, NY
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Amadou Ly
Technical Account Manager
New York, NY
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Cheriel Davis
Executive Assistant at NYS Department of Civil Service
Albany, New York Metropolitan Area
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Ashley Duran
Campaign Management | Ad Operations|  Digital Investment
New York, NY
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John Meola
Food Lab Spec 2 Chemistry at NYS Department of Agriculture & Markets
Albany County, NY
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Rebecca Greenwald
Binghamton University Alumna
New York, NY
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Leslyan Lorenzo
Industrial and Systems Engineering Student
Bronx, NY
With humility and determination, this 17-year-old is already breaking barriers on her way to the top. With a 4.0 GPA, Onovu Otitigbe-Dangerfield is…
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The Decker College of Nursing and Health Sciences has officially opened on the University’s nearly 15-acre Health Sciences Campus in Johnson City!
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I am excited to announce that I have taken an opportunity with the New York Attorney's General Office, Civil Rights Bureau.
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Empire State & Excelsior Service Fellows Past and Present
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Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, Alumni and Friends
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