Testimonial: Medha Reddy
"Jerin is an inspiring mentor who imparts invaluable wisdoms about how to turn a vision into a reality. Her positive outlook, determination, and commitment to community have allowed her to make record strides on issues pertaining to women's empowerment. ... Jerin's commitment to guiding the next generation of feminists reflects her talent for training and facilitation."
Medha Reddy
Founder, Leading Women of Tomorrow; Public Outreach Chair, the Governor’s Youth Advisory Council.
Chicago, IL
"Jerin is an inspiring mentor who imparts invaluable wisdoms about how to turn a vision into a reality. Her positive outlook, determination, and commitment to community have allowed her to make record strides on issues pertaining to women's empowerment. Beyond these skills, Jerin's commitment to guiding the next generation of feminists reflects her talent for training and facilitation."
Founder, Leading Women of Tomorrow; Public Outreach Chair, the Governor’s Youth Advisory Council.
Chicago, IL
Testimonial: Women’s Center for Gender Justice at John Jay College
"It was inspiring to hear Jerin’s journey working across campuses and with feminist organizations to influence a large higher education institution."
Women’s Center for Gender Justice at John Jay College.
New York, NY
"The Women’s Center for Gender Justice at John Jay College invited Jerin Arifa to meet with student advocates to discuss her advocacy and diligence in creating a CUNY Policy for Sexual Misconduct. It was inspiring to hear Jerin’s journey working across campuses and with feminist organizations to influence a large higher education institution. Our students felt empowered to create systemic changes on campus, and we thank Jerin for sharing her experience."
Jessica Robles-Morales, MA (pronouns: she/her)
Program Manager, Women’s Center for Gender Justice at John Jay College.
New York, NY
Testimonial: Siobhan O’Loughlin
"Jerin embodies the strength and courage of intersectional social justice for all--and she does it through powerful compassion."
Siobhan O’Loughlin
Writer, Performer, Activist and Award-Winning Playwright.
Brooklyn, NY
"As activists, we often feel too fatigued to continue. We become easily depressed and overwhelmed, even hopeless, after fighting so much and so hard and still feeling the weight of gravity upon ourselves. Countless times throughout my years of activism alongside Jerin, she has personally lifted me up. She has motivated me. She has encouraged me to get out of bed and keep believing in myself and the movement. Jerin embodies the strength and courage of intersectional social justice for all--and she does it through powerful compassion."
Writer, Performer, Activist and Award-Winning Playwright.
Brooklyn, NY
Testimonial: Mariya Parodi
"Jerin practices the feminism she preaches, which is an intersectional, caring effort to improve women’s lives."
Mariya Parodi
Senior Press Officer, Amnesty International USA.
Brooklyn, NY
"I’ve known Jerin for many years, since we were both undergrads at Hunter College. Perhaps more important than her feminist accomplishments, Jerin’s commitment to the women in her life is what I appreciate the most. Jerin practices the feminism she preaches, which is an intersectional, caring effort to improve women’s lives. She reminds feminists that our purpose is to make women’s lives better, and it must start with us."
Mariya Parodi
Senior Press Officer, Amnesty International USA.
Brooklyn, NY