Lorenzo Van Ness

Talented facilitator, supervisor, data manager, comrade, sibling, and friend striving towards equity.

Bronx, New York, United States

About

Administrator, facilitator and community organizer working towards legal, social and language justice for over 10 years. Passionate about providing access to systems by helping to connect people with the resources they need to succeed. I work towards building the power of communities across NYC. I'm interested in working with young adults in leadership development, education and empowerment. Through my professional and community work, I aim to combat various forms of oppression, continue to learn and support my peers.

Experience

  • Special Education Teacher at Mott Hall V
    Aug 2025 - Present · 11 mos

  • Director of Community Organizing and Engagement at NYC Commission on Racial Equity
    Apr 2024 - Jul 2025 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Transfer Advisor at Macaulay Honors College
    Jun 2023 - May 2024 · 1 yr

  • Disability Justice Trainer at Sins Invalid
    Oct 2022 - May 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Director of Intake at Legal Services NYC
    Mar 2022 - Nov 2022 · 9 mos