Juan debating the issues pressing our city at the City Council Candidates Forum 2017.

Juan exposing the hypocrisy and the ineptitude of local legislators.

Juan at the steps of City Hall 2011.

Juan, a former member of the NYCDOE Community Education Council, Manhattan representative of the Citywide Council of High Schools, is standing up for our children who attend public schools, exposing the inequities inflicted upon the NYC Public School system.

Juan worked in prisons throughout New York State and New York City (Photo circa 1986).

Juan is formerly educated in Criminal Justice and will bring his education and experience as well as his personal connection to our neighborhoods to keep our focus on crime and safety.

CHILDREN OUR FUTURE

Juan has been for many years closely involved with children, coaching and mentoring them in wholesome directions. He was the director of two cherished NYC children's centers and a guidance counselor with the NYS Division for Youth. He will ensure our kids have the best representation.

Juan visits elementary school children every Friday morning at a local public school to read to them and sing songs accompanied with his guitar.