Chanira Rojas, MA, is a first generation college graduate and currently serves as the Academic Program Coordinator in the Youth Studies programs at the CUNY School of Professional Studies, where she also received her master’s degree. She advises and supports the current youth studies students as well as the day to day operations of the programs. Chanira has spent the last twelve years as a youth practitioner and capacity-builder and continues to champion the next generation of youth development professionals.