Zuriel Anthony

Housing/Economic Empowerment Specialist | September 2025 – Present

• Deliver trauma-informed housing and economic empowerment services to survivors of domestic and gender-based violence at the Bronx Family Justice Center, supporting safety, stability, and long-term self-sufficiency.
• Provide comprehensive case management, including housing navigation, benefits advocacy, and referrals to emergency, transitional, and permanent housing options aligned with clients’ safety plans and financial goals.
• Conduct individualized economic assessments and co-create action plans addressing employment, education, credit repair, and debt resolution, focusing on overcoming economic abuse and housing instability to enhance clients' financial independence.
• Facilitate one-on-one financial counseling and group workshops on budgeting, banking, credit, and tenant rights, connecting clients to internal trainings, internships, and job placement resources to improve their economic stability.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, counselors, and community partners on-site at the Family Justice Center to coordinate legal, social, and economic supports, ensuring integrated, survivor-centered service delivery.
• Maintain detailed documentation in accordance with agency and funder requirements, track outcomes related to housing placements and income growth, and contribute to program improvement initiatives advancing economic justice for survivors.
• Manage $240,000 borough-wide Housing Stability Microgrant (01/2026–06/2026), assessing client housing crises, authorizing and distributing financial assistance to prevent eviction, and co-developing Economic Empowerment Plans that support long-term housing retention and employment stability.

• Managed shelter operations, such as ordering shelter inventory, creating more efficient inventory systems, and facilitating nightly documentation in compliance with Department of Homeless Services regulations.
• Assisted clients with maintaining independent living plans; arranged meetings with social work and housing support to streamline client goals.
• Successfully de-escalated and mediated serious conflicts between clients while maintaining the integrity of the shelter environment and cultivating a safe, peaceful space for all residents.

• Assessed applicants’ needs and provided technical assistance on loan applications.
• Interviewed applicants to determine eligibility in accordance with the Foundation’s economic and social impact goals.
• Evaluated loan applications based on underwriting criteria.
• Determined applicable ratios, metrics, and amortization schedules based on applicants’ cash flow.
• Prepared and presented Loan Summaries for Loan Review Committee consideration.

• Managed the day-to-day operations of two early learning locations in Metropolitan Atlanta, ensuring the highest standard of educational services.
• Supervised and mentored a 10-person instructional team; provided guidance on lesson planning and classroom management.
• Monitored the professional growth of instructors to ensure organizational alignment.
• Spearheaded the implementation of an internal mentoring infrastructure, pairing instructors to foster peer support and development.
• Led parent and caregiver outreach, forging meaningful connections within the community and engaging key stakeholders.

• Served as assistant to the Executive Director, providing operational and administrative support.
• Managed the planning of the annual Public Defender Summit, a Continuing Education conference.
• Managed membership and donor lifecycle processes: registration, onboarding, renewal, and engagement.

• Served as an instructor for four years to provide additional capacity to underfunded and underserved schools in the Atlanta School District.
• Championed the development of student leadership programs.
• Developed personalized tutoring plans for elementary and middle school students, delivering targeted educational support.

• Taught High School Algebra in Year 1, developing strong foundations in lesson planning, instruction, and classroom management.
• Recruited and trained first-time educators in Year 2.
• Evaluated teacher performance through classroom observations and feedback sessions to ensure high standards of instruction.
• Developed comprehensive program policy recommendations to enhance program effectiveness.

• Learned research methods and best practices for community and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaborated with peers to produce a policy report and present recommendations to Mayor DeBlasio and Chancellor Farina, including strategies to strengthen partnerships with the Young Men’s Initiative (YMI), NYCDOE, and NYCACS.
• Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council