Marilyn Reyes on Clubhouse

Bio

Born and Raised in the Bronx (Bronxdale Projects) is a mother, a grandmother, an activist, a public health worker, and so much more.Fueled by her experiences and her desire to improve job prospects for people coming home from incarceration, Marilyn joined VOCAL-NY, working on campaigns and bringing new members into the organization, canvassing at parole offices and court houses, and educating people. Marilyn also became a core leader in VOCAL-NY's efforts to pass THE FAIR CHANCE ACT, city legislation that prevents employers from asking about conviction histories until after a conditional job offer. Marilyn was Peer Educator with New York Harm Reduction Educators for 4 years. She is also Co-Director for the Peer Network of New York. Marilyn's advocacy uplifts her own experiences but also the experiences of so many women who have had their lives upending by the failed drug war and mass incarceration. Marilyn fights for the rights of drug users, former drug users, people living with HIV,Hep C, Homelessness,and so much more. Humanizing the issues with Harm Reduction Principles.