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Nakita Vanstory

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Senior Director of Programs and Services at John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Nakita Vanstory is a senior leader in workforce development with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Senior Director at the John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity. Described as passionate and committed, she specializes in creating innovative programs for NYC jobseekers, particularly justice-impacted individuals. She holds an MS from New York University.

She is the author of "Still, I Thrive! Lessons on How to Pivot and Evolve During an Unexpected Crisis, " which points to a deep interest in personal resilience and empowerment. She follows thought leadership from publications like Harvard Business Review to stay current on innovative strategies.

Unique fact: Nakita was recognized as a "Power List - Brooklyn 2023 Honoree" for her significant contributions to the community.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Senior Director of Programs and Services
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Justice-Impacted Support
Her current role and recent activities are focused on creating college and career pathways for individuals with criminal arrest histories at John Jay College.
Workforce Development
A career-long focus on developing programs that create sustainable economic futures and opportunities for jobseekers in New York City.
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Career

Work history

6-2024
Senior Director of Programs and Services
John Jay College Institute for Justice and Opportunity
8-2021 - 6-2024
Director of Recruitment and Outreach
The HOPE Program
3-2019 - 6-2021
Manager, Job and Business Academy
Queens Library
3-2018 - 3-2019
Civic Engagement & Workforce Development Partner, Advisor, and Court Advocate
Queens District Attorney's Office
1-2012 - 3-2019
Director of Justice Community & Justice PLUS Programs
LaGuardia Community College
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Education
Master of Science - MS
New York University
Master of Arts-pending
The Graduate Center, City University of New York
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