Julie Laurence, LMSW

Senior Assistant Vice President

Julie Laurence comes to LIP with many years experience working with girls and young women, with a focus on creating safe and nurturing, gender responsive communities, and youth leadership development.

Beatriz Coronel

Senior Program Director

Beatriz Coronel has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Psychology. Beatriz believes that intervention is prevention.  She is committed and passionate about working with youth, families, and communities.

Judith Amaro 

Outreach Worker

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Ana Blanchard, Case Manager - Washington Heights

My Name is Ana and I am LIP! I used to be one of the girls who I now serve. I used to be there, in the darkness of this life and hate it as much as some of our girls do. But, I could not have survived a suicide attempt when I was 11 without a lot of help. It took me years to recover and get my life together. This is why I work in this wonderful program. Music & art helped me overcome my sadness and therapy helped me become who I am today…a great mom, sister, friend and a professional woman!! So, please, do not give up on yourself

 

Guadalupe Luna 

Program Coordinator - Queens

I have my Masters in Social Work. I am devoted to working in my community and passionate about my work with the LIP teens and their families.

Chasity Ortiz

Case Manager, Bronx

I was born, raised and live in the Bronx.  I graduated from Lehman College with a Bachelors in Social Work and have worked as a social worker at Life is Precious since 2014.