John Jay is here to support students experiencing financial hardship caused by COVID-19. If you are a student in need of emergency assistance, you may submit applications via email at emergencyfunding@jjay.cuny.edu, or maclarke@jay.cuny.edu .We are here to support you.
FYI: Due to COVID-19, the requirement of being eligible once per academic year has been waived. Students who applied before can apply again.
For more information: https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/emergency-funding
Application: https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/sites/default/files/contentgroups/accessibility_services/ef_app_2020_0.pdf
The Health Department’s NYC Condom Availability Program is excited to announce Door 2 Door, a new service through which New Yorkers living in the five boroughs can order free condoms and other safer sex products for home delivery for FREE.The Women’s Center for Gender Justice seeks to advance knowledge of gender equity and women’s issues through educational programming, counseling and activism. We collaborate with clubs and organizations at John Jay and throughout the New York City area to promote gender equity, LGBTQ rights, anti-violence education, and reproductive justice. The Women’s Center for Gender Justice is a safe space for all students and their allies, and supportive of student diversity.
Meet the Staff
Erin Thompson, Director (pronouns: she/her)
Erin Thompson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Music. She teaches courses on art crime and law, ancient art and mythology, the history of photography, and the arts in New York City.
Follow her on Twitter @artcrimeprof
Interesting Fact: Erin can operate a backhoe.
Michelle Garcia, Interim Deputy Director (pronouns: she/her)
Michelle Garcia is the Interim Deputy Director of the Women’s Center for Gender Justice. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University at Albany as well as her Masters degree in Higher Education and Policy Studies. Prior to her career at John Jay College, Michelle worked for Somos el Futuro a nonprofit organization committed to addressing the needs of the Latinx population of New York State. She executed conferences, workshops, galas and summits bi-annually in Puerto Rico and Albany, New York. Additionally, Michelle is a fierce advocate of violence-prevention education and women’s human rights. At John Jay College, Michelle first worked as the Administrative Executive Coordinator to the Vice Presidents of Enrollment Management. She then worked in the Admissions office as a recruiter covering all of New Jersey followed the Jay Express office assisting students at the front counter.
Interesting Fact: For four years in a roll, Michelle has participated in the 40 mile bike tour in The Bronx.
Jessica Greenfield, Women's Center Counselor and Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Advocate (pronouns: she/her)
Jessica Greenfield is the Women’s Center Counselor and Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Advocate. She is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in gender-based violence, sexual health, and LGBTQI issues. Jessica earned her bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and a Master of Science from the Columbia University School of Social Work. At John Jay, she provides advocacy and personal counseling to students, and conducts trainings on Title IX and other topics related to gender justice. Jessica is also a registered yoga teacher and teaches a weekly yoga class for students, faculty, and staff. She has been a passionate advocate for gender justice for as long as she can remember.
Interesting Fact: Jessica has a three-legged cat, who is also a feminist.
