Priscilla Monico Marín, Esq. – Executive Director, PMonicoMarin@NJCIC.org
Dr. Omar Mayyasi — Director of Finance and Administration, OMayyasi@NJCIC.org
Sarah Nolan, Esq. — Legal Director, SNolan@NJCIC.org
Sarah directs NJCIC's legal program that connects immigrant children to legal services and expands capacity for legal representation of youth across the state. Prior to joining NJCIC, Sarah was a supervising attorney in the LegalHealth division of the New York Legal Assistance Group. Prior to NYLAG, she was a consultant to the New York City Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs on the implementation of a city-wide immigration legal services program. Sarah began her immigration law career at Brooklyn Defender Services after working as a litigation associate at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton and Garrison. After law school, Sarah clerked for the Honorable Holly B. Fitzsimmons of the U.S. Magistrate Judge for the District of Connecticut. She is a graduate of Dartmouth College and New York University School of Law. Sarah speaks Spanish and loves to camp and hike with her family in New Jersey's state parks.
Lady Jimenez Torres M.P.A. – Policy Director, LJTorres@NJCIC.org
Lady joined the Consortium as a Policy Director in 2022. She holds a B.S. in Sociology from New Jersey City University and Master’s in Public Administration from Rutgers University. Prior to her employment with the Consortium, she worked for the City of Union City Mayor’s Office and NJ Senate District Office (LD33) for 7 years. She oversaw Constituent Services, worked with key stakeholders on Public Policy Initiatives and managed Legislative Affairs for the district office. In 2021, she collaborated on legacy legislation expanding the rights of tenants in New Jersey to secure funding for rent arrears and Covid-19 Financial Relief Bill for landlords and tenants. She brings a wealth of knowledge in state policy and advocacy. Lady has expanded on the work of the Consortium in creating equal access for all immigrant youth in accessing education, healthcare, and access to justice.
Lady emigrated to the US when she was 10 years old and her family settled in Hudson County. She currently lives in northern New Jersey with her husband, four children and her rescue dog, a small Maltese Poodle mix with a big attitude aptly named Rey.
Josephine Herman, Esq. — Managing Attorney, JHerman@NJCIC.org
Juan Pacheco, Esq. (he/him/él) – Attorney Fellow, jpacheco@njcic.org
Juan Pacheco was born in the Dominican Republic, grew up in New York, and is a graduate of Rutgers Law School-Newark. During his time at Rutgers Law, Juan interned with American Friends Service Committee as a summer legal intern working on asylum cases under the New Jersey’s Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative, a year-long internship with the International Rescue Committee, and an intern at the Rutgers Law School Immigrant Rights Clinic. Prior to law school, Juan was a flight attendant for a major airline. As a flight attendant, Juan traveled around the globe, which helped strengthen his passion for cultural experiences. In his free time, he enjoys camping and other outdoor activities. Juan is extremely excited to join NJCIC and support the immigrant community in New Jersey.
Erio Rosario-Perales – Senior Paralegal, ERPerales@NJCIC.org
Jacob Naimark — Paralegal, JNaimark@NJCIC.org
Jacob joined the Consortium as a Paralegal in 2022, after spending two years developing solar energy on affordable housing, schools, and houses of worship. At the Consortium, he supports direct representation of children seeking legal relief, and he performs client intake and referral services. During Jacob’s time in the solar industry, he partnered with immigrant communities in Boston to expand access to clean energy. He observed how environmental threats increase immigration to the US, while they also cause inequities once immigrants arrive. He is excited about both the Consortium’s focus on legal relief for child immigrants, as well as its efforts to improve access to health care and education. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Columbia University, and he speaks Spanish. In his free time, Jacob enjoys running, singing, and snowy adventures in the outdoors!
Erika Martinez (she/her/ella) – Paralegal Fellow, emartinez@njcic.org
Yosmar Rodriguez - Social Work Intern, LISTA Certificate Program, Rutgers School of Social Work, YRodriguez@njcic.org
Yosmar Rodriguez joined NJCIC as a social work intern. She is a student at the Rutgers School of Social Work and is pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW). Yosmar worked as a paraprofessional in Hudson County for 9 years and earned her B.A. from NJCU in Sociology. Her passion for working with children and families led her to the field of social services. Yosmar's favorite activities include nature, traveling, and helping others. She hopes one day to combine her interests.