Hernán serves as the Executive Director of Alianza for Opportunity and Founder of Healing Ninjas, Inc. Fluent in Spanish and English, specializing in juvenile criminal justice policy analysis, community organizing, and youth-adult partnerships, focusing on uplifting Chicanx, Latinx, Afro-Latinx, Indigenous, and LGBTQ leadership. His initiatives address mass incarceration, empowering young leaders, and promoting inclusivity nationwide. Over the past decade, he has honed expertise in narrative building, mental health organizing, project planning, strategic visioning, and leadership development. At Healing Ninjas, Inc., Hernán utilized technology to destigmatize mental health and wellness in marginalized communities, emphasizing resource accessibility. Committed to transformative change, he champions sustainable, community-driven solutions and amplifies underrepresented voices. Recognized with awards such as the Reebok Human Rights Award and Youth Justice Trailblazer Award, Hernán revolutionizes youth justice landscapes through leadership, advocacy, and innovation. A New York native, he holds a BS in Criminal Justice from John Jay College.
