Our Team

Edwin Delvalle (he/him/his) is an Afro-Latino born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. A Stony Brook University MSW graduate, Edwin desires to give back to BIPOC communities, advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights, and address mental health concerns on personal and systemic levels. Edwin is well-versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, using a trauma-informed lens to support clients in navigating daily challenges. Edwin specializes in mental health concerns, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, acute and complex trauma, and gender dysphoria. 

Full-time, Edwin works as an Ombudsman with the Administration of Children Services. He serves young people in secure detention facilities through advocacy efforts, policy and procedural reform, the facilitation of focus groups, program evaluation, and intensive leadership training. He hopes to provide one-on-one services, resources, workforce development, and reintegration support to marginalized groups. 

Aida Estevez Felipe is a passionate social worker deeply committed to empowering families and children. Her experience spans over a decade, working with diverse communities facing various challenges. Aida holds a Master of Social Work degree from Hunter College and is provisionally certified as a New York School Social Worker.

Aida's practice expertise is centered on crisis intervention, trauma-informed care, and fostering resilience within families. Her bilingual fluency in English and Spanish enables her to effectively connect and build trust with a wide range of clients. Aida's previous experience includes working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, where she provided crucial support services, including assistance with orders of protection, safety planning, and referrals to community resources. Additionally, Aida has facilitated court-mandated psychoeducational groups for individuals who have caused harm, utilizing evidence-based practices to promote accountability and positive change. 

In her personal time, Aida is deeply interested in the connection between organization in the home and mental well-being. She firmly believes that a well-ordered living space can significantly impact one's mental clarity, focus, and overall happiness. 

Kimberly Omezi is an MSW student at Stony Brook University's School of Social Welfare. Hailing from a semi-long line of social workers,  Kimberly is excited to interact with diverse groups of people, explore different social work arenas, and ultimately, learn more about herself in this process.  

During the day, Kimberly is a Supervisor at EAC Network's Queens TASC program, having been promoted from Domestic Violence Case Manager in the Brooklyn site.  Her focus is on assisting individuals with mental health concerns involved in the criminal justice system by identifying, diverting, and managing their care in alternatives to incarceration. Kimberly leverages her degree from SUNY Old Westbury in Politics, Economics, and Law, and her experience as the former Vice President of Clubs and Organizations, to enhance community outreach, education, and engagement.  When not working, Kimberly is usually spending quality time with her friends or singing at her church.