Meet the Team!

Xiomara Damour

Contributor

Xiomara was our all-around pinch-hitter, having helped us with research for NY city and state elections, the NY state constitution, political philosophy, and more. She was with CJ since the beginning, and brings much creativity and passion for improving civic life. We thank her for her persistence, imagination, and good cheer!

Studies

BA from Binghamton University, with a double major in Comparative Literature and Philosophy

Wants

To build a career in law, focusing on human rights, immigration and international law

Loves

Binge-watching all Al Pacino and Pam Grier movies ever, shopping online, reading books, writing poems and stories, and learning how to do new things like speak French and sing – basically doing as many things as possible at one time

Works

Interned in the Broome County Public Defenders Office, conducting interviews with persons accused of crimes and assessing eligibility for representation