Gladys Ortega
A Bronx resident, Latina, and mother of two amazing children ( Mason and Isabela ). Gladys (also known in the community as Mayelin) is Bridge Builders Kinship coordinator. In her role she has the opportunity to assist and connect families to resources. She also assists families in navigating the family court and legal process. Prior to working at Bridge Builders Gladys worked at another organization assisting young adults in obtaining employment and other resources. Her passion is to serve and ensure that our community receives equal and fair services .