Jamila was born and raised in the Bronx, and her passion for community development has always been rooted in her neighborhood. Before joining WHEDco, she served as Assistant Vice President of Community and Economic Development at the South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation (SoBRO) and as a Director at John Jay College’s Institute for Justice and Opportunity. Throughout her career, Jamila has worked closely with City, State, and Federal partners to create opportunities for underserved neighborhoods across the Bronx and Manhattan. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Urban Policies), with minors in Sociology and Economics, from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Jamila is also a proud alum of the Coro Leadership Fellows program.
