Jessica Valencia of UnlockNYC

Jessica Valencia, co-founder of and Head of Communications at UnlockNYC, is driving the women-led effort to provide direct services, data analysis, and advocacy in order to implement a power shift where landlords and brokers fear the social and financial costs of discriminating against voucher holders. Hear Jessica recount her personal story as she discusses with host Monique T.

Marshall the challenges of teaching voucher holders with no safety net how to advocate for themselves, and the significance of "paying it forward." How does an entrepreneur engage in the balancing act of creating the right fit between a clear and strong mission and potential funders of all ilks? Visit our podcast page for more information.

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