Hi, my name is Jezmarie Allen, my friends call me Jez. I am a Dual Masters Student at University of Texas and Austin Presbyterian Theology Seminary, studying Social Work and Divinity. I got my Liberal Arts BA, at William Paterson University. I have been working with the youth from ages 0-24 for almost twenty years and have case managed for 12 of those years.  I have two young adult children that I love dearly and who inspire me every single day. I have a passion for helping the youth of today recognize their true potential and empowering them, while encouraging them to get all they deserve out of life. On my free time, I love to spend time with my family and two fur babies. I absolutely love junk journaling, and creative planning. I was a cheerleader all throughout high school and beginning half of my undergrad, I continue to be a cheerleader for those I care about. I am thrilled to join the LSJA Team, and to be a cheerleader for the incredible youth we work with, future community leaders!