Johileny Meran is a young Dominican immigrant who lives with Cerebral Palsy.

After returning to Dominican Republic during her freshman year Johileny was inspired to pursue a career in international work with a focus in Latin America. She believes that limited resources and how it impacts the quality of life of people with disabilities is an obstacle. In 2019, Johileny Graduated from NYU’s College of Arts and Science with a B.A. in Global Public Health with a concentration in Sociology and a minor in Disability Studies. People with disabilities have the right and desire to contribute to society.