Yesenia Torres, representing member of United Spinal Association.

Was in a car accident 26yrs ago, causing her a Spinal Cord Injury at level C4-5 incomplete. Works at the taxi and limousine commission as the Accessibility outreach Coordinator. Activist and advocate for the disability community, and accessibility in the city. Community Leader, Peer Mentor, Lecturer, Model, Holistic Life coach and Author of the Book ‘’Destined to be Reborn’’.

Studies:

Associates degree in Media Studies, LaGuardia Community College

Bachelor degree in Film Production with a minor in TV and Radio Brooklyn College

Awards:

• Women Make Movies Emerging Documentary Filmmaker Award for Achievement in Documentary, “Broken College’’

• Brooklyn college Film Department award for best Director in Documentary, ‘’Broken College’’

• The Colombian consul handed a certification of appreciation for Community Leadership