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Team Members
Mariah McGough
Mariah McGough (she/her) is dedicated to elevating the voices of people who are fighting for the issues that have directly impacted their lives. By utilizing press and digital strategies, Mariah has a proven record of expanding the depth and quality of press coverage and shifting the narrative on our country’s most pressing issues, including homelessness,
Joseph Loonam
Joe Loonam (he/him) got involved with VOCAL-NY as a high school student in a misguided effort to stay out of trouble. After studying the history of community organizing in America at Hampshire College, he completed an apprenticeship in community organizing at the Riders Alliance and was the lead organizer at the Crown Heights Tenant Union.
Jasmine Budnella
Jasmine Budnella (she/her), Director of Drug Policy, leads VOCAL-NY’s drug policy work to end the drug war and win policies that promote harm reduction and public health. At VOCAL-NY, Jasmine has helped build coalitions and elevated our leaders to organize and to pass statewide legislation to remove barriers for Medication for Opioid Use Disorder for
Hector Barbosa
Hector Barbosa (he/him) is one of VOCAL-NY’s PDSE Peer Educators. Hector is responsible for delivering PDSE services to New York City. He conducts weekly outreach & Narcan trainings at 3 locations. Hector is responsible for making supply packages for outreach and supports the PDSE team however he can.
