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A drop-in center gives hope to LGBTQ+ people without homes in New York
La Sala, a drop-in center in Washington Heights, is one of the few spaces in the city focused on the LGBTQ+ community.
Gretchen Lembcke Peña
Master's Candidate at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism
United States
Gretchen Lembcke Peña is an aspiring journalist with a B.A in Multimedia Journalism and a minor in Public Relations from Lynn University.
She has always had a passion for reading and writing, with a focus on social issues and entertainment. Originally from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Gretchen is not only fluent in Spanish but also has a wider view of the world through an international lens. Her goal is to eventually pursue Reporting with a focus on the Latine community both in and outside the United States.
She is currently aiming to achieve an M.A in Bilingual Journalism at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY.
She is a hardworking individual who will always deliver the best work she can; a great listener and organizer, Gretchen will always make sure everything is done in an orderly manner.
