Rishara has been the Director of Operations at The Yellin Center since 2014, after having worked as a Clinic Coordinator since 2010. She received her B.S. in biological sciences from Fordham University. Prior to joining The Yellin Center team, Rishara served as a mentoring coordinator for the New York City Civic Corps (AmeriCorps).
Jess O'Brien ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Jess joined The Yellin Center as an Administrative Coordinator in 2023. They received their B.S. in Applied Psychology from NYU and an M.A. in Psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University. Prior to joining The Yellin Center, they worked on multiple research teams examining math and literacy skills of students in global contexts, as well as with individuals with learning and physical disabilities.