Danny Jared Mendoza (1990-2022) received a B.A. in International Relations from The City College of New York and an M.A. in Political Science from Long Island University. He worked at City Hall in the Mayor’s office of Immigrant Affairs as Neighborhood Organizer where he served New Yorkers and members of his neighborhood to connect with City resources and services. He was a dedicated community leader who cared passionately about uplifting immigrant communities.

Danny had a deep love and knowledge of cultures, languages, and politics. He also worked as a journalist at the local community newspaper, Queens Latino based in Jackson Heights. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he worked with community-based organizations, elected officials, churches and members of the community in Jackson Heights, Elmhurst, Corona, and the south Bronx to connect members of the community with COVID-19 vaccinations services, face masks, food pantries, emergency rental assistance, excluded workers fund among other NYC resources.