As of May 12, 2025, Brunilda Rodriguez did not have a website or any information online.

Brunilda L. Rodriguez, New York State Board of Elections

Brunilda L. Rodriguez previously served as a delegate to the Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 72. She was elected in 2020. 

As of May 6, 2025, Brunilda Rodriguez did not have a website or any information online.

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Carmen is originally from the Dominican Republic and grew up in Inwood, a neighborhood in Manhattan. She holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Fordham University. 

Carmen worked as a district leader with the New York State Democratic Committee. She also worked as Chief of Staff and Legislative and Budget Director for the New York City Council.

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Carmen De La Rosa currently serves as a Member of the New York City Council in District 10. She was elected in 2021 and is serving her second term. She previously served as a New York State Assembly Member in District 72. She was elected in 2016 and served for 3 terms. 

Supports expanding the NYC Council Investigations committee's powers to oversee police misconduct, requiring City Council confirmation of the NYPD Commissioner, and establishing a truly independent Civilian Complaint Review Board.

Wants to expand the NYC Council Investigations committee's powers to oversee police misconduct, requiring City Council confirmation of the NYPD Commissioner, and establishing a truly independent Civilian Complaint Review Board.

Supports ending qualified immunity for New York Police Department officers.

Supports improving educational opportunities for students with Individualized Education Plans and English Language Learners.

Supports removing New York Police Department officers from schools and ending "harsh disciplinary processes like zero tolerance."

Supports ending all discriminatory screens in New York City public schools.

Supports ending all "discriminatory screens "in New York City public schools.

Believes addressing homelessness and food insecurity is crucial for children's education, saying, "A child cannot learn if they do not have a plate of food or a bed to sleep in."

Wants to address student homelessness and hunger, saying "A child cannot learn if they do not have a plate of food or a bed to sleep in."

Supports allowing for a Board of Education that is more independent and subject to oversight from the City Council.

Supports allowing for a Board of Education that is independent from  the City Council.

- Wants to expand the NYC Council Investigations committee's powers to oversee police misconduct, requiring City Council confirmation of the NYPD Commissioner, and establishing a truly independent Civilian Complaint Review Board.
- Supports ending qualified immunity for New York Police Department officers.
- Supports improving educational opportunities for students with Individualized Education Plans and English Language Learners.
- Supports removing New York Police Department officers from schools and ending "harsh disciplinary processes like zero tolerance."
- Supports ending all "discriminatory screens "in New York City public schools.
- Wants to address student homelessness and hunger, saying "A child cannot learn if they do not have a plate of food or a bed to sleep in."
- Supports allowing for a Board of Education that is independent from  the City Council.

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Dayana is from New York City, where she still lives. She holds a bachelor's degree in criminology from The College of Saint Rose and a master's degree in human rights from John Jay College (CUNY). 

Dayana serves as Chief of Staff of the New York State Assembly and as  Northeast Program Coordinator at NALEO Educational Fund. She previously served as Interim Director of the Department for Education in London. 

As of May 12, 2025, Dayana Pichardo did not have a website.

As of May 6, 2025, Dayana Pichardo did not have a website.

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Edwin Rosario lives in Washington Heights, NYC.

As of May 9, 2025, Edwin Rosario did not have a website or any information online.

Edwin Rosario - NY State Board of Elections

Edwin Rosario previously ran for Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 72 in 2020, but did not win.

As of May 6, 2025, Edwin Rosario did not have a website or any information online.

Edwin Rosario

As of May 9, 2025, Elizabeth Pepin did not have a website or any information online.

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Elizabeth was previously elected Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 72 in 2017 and 2020.

As of May 6, 2025, Elizabeth Pepin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Elizabeth Pepin

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Fernando earned his law degree from City University of New York School of Law. Fernando lives in Inwood, NYC.

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Fernando currently works as a legal associate at Haynes and Boone, where he represents owners and lenders in financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and leases of commercial real estate. He also works on leasing matters and document review for commercial projects.

Fernando Mendez's run for Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 72 is his first campaign for elected office.

As of May 6, 2025, Fernando Mendez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Fernando Mendez

Jasinta earned her master’s degree in public administration from Columbia University and her law degree from Hofstra University. She lives in Washington Heights, NYC.

Jasinta currently works as senior legal counsel and as an adjunct professor of law at the Zicklin School of Business. She previously worked as an attorney for CUNY Citizenship Now!.

Jasinta Delacruz’s campaign for delegate to judicial convention is her first run for public office.

As of May 6, 2025, Jasinta De La Cruz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Jasinta De La Cruz

Jennyfer is originally from New York City. She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and global studies from The New School. She lives in Inwood, NYC.

Jennyfer currently works as a political coordinator for the Committee of Interns and Residents/SEIU. She is also the founder of ChargePal and previously worked as a union organizer and campaign staffer.

Jennyfer Almanzar’s campaign for Delegate to the Judicial Convention is her first run for public office.

As of May 6, 2025, Jennyfer Almanzar did not have a website or any information online.

Jennyfer Almanzar

As of May 9, 2025, Joanna Katz did not have a website or any information online.

As of May 6, 2025, Joanna Katz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Joanna Katz

Lyana earned a bachelor’s degree in dramatic arts from New York University. Lyana Fernandez lives in Inwood, NYC.

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Lyana currently works as a personal assistant at Cinven. She previously worked as an executive assistant at Newlight Partners and Soros Fund Management, and held administrative roles at The Cheyenne Group, AEON Corporation, Rubenstein Associates, and Weatherproof Garment Company.

Lyana Fernandez - NY State Board of Elections

Lyana Fernandez was elected as an Alternate Judicial Delegate in State Assembly District 72 in 2020.

As of May 6, 2025, Lyana Fernandez’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Lyana Fernandez

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Manny is originally from the Dominican Republic and was raised in Washington Heights. He earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work from the University at Albany, State University of New York. He lives in Washington Heights, NYC.

Manny previously worked as assistant vice president at the MirRam Group, assistant vice president at Hamilton Campaign Network, and campaign manager for Congressman Adriano Espaillat. Before entering politics, he worked as a social worker and community school director for Counseling in Schools and Children’s Aid.

Manny De Los Santos currently serves as the New York State Assembly member for District 72. He was first elected in 2022 and is in his 1st term.

Supports the Right to Counsel law, which provides tenants with free legal representation in housing court.

- Supports the Right to Counsel law, which provides tenants with free legal representation in housing court.

Manny De Los Santos

As of May 9, 2025, Nicole Castronova did not have a website or any information online.

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Nicole "Nik" Castronova's campaign for Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 72 is her first campaign for elected office.

As of May 6, 2025, Nicole Castronova’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Nicole Castronova

Paloma earned a bachelor’s degree in politics from New York University. She lives in Inwood, NYC.

Paloma currently works as manager and executive assistant at MongoDB. She previously worked in executive assistant roles at Droga5, Salesforce, IPG Media Lab, and Universal McCann.

Paloma Lara | NY State Board of Elections

Paloma Lara was previously elected Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 72 in 2020.

As of May 6, 2025, Paloma Lara did not have a website or any information online.

Paloma Lara

As of May 16, 2025, Ramon De La Rosa did not have a website.

As of May 6, 2025, Ramon De La Rosa did not have a website.

Ramon De La Rosa

Rosario lives in Washington Heights, NYC.

As of May 12, 2025, Rosario Capellan did not have a website or any information online.

Rosario Capellan previously ran for Delegate to Judicial Convention in State Assembly District 72 in 2017.

As of May 6, 2025, Rosario Capellan did not have a website or any information online.

Rosario Capellan

Rosendo is originally from Sabana de la Mar. He earned a law degree from Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo. He lives in Washington Heights, NYC.

Rosendo currently works as managing partner at Mejia & Dominguez y Asociados.

Rosendo Mejia Dominguez’s campaign for delegate to the judicial convention in New York State Assembly District 72 is his first run for public office.

As of May 6, 2025, Rosendo Mejia Dominguez did not have a website or any information online.

Rosendo Mejia Dominguez

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