Nucdalie Cherident serves as the Policy and Research Associate. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and a Certificate in Gender Studies from the University of Central Florida and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Public Policy. Nucdalie’s experiences entail conducting social research into the systematic inequities that persist in marginalized communities and providing applicable and long-term changes to address the intersectionalities at play. Her research topics range from the implications of racist ideologies concerning drug laws, gentrification, revitalization, and displacement, as well as racial disparities in homeownership. Nucdalie also has extensive experience in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in non-profit organizations. This includes conducting research on employee perception, creating programs to be implemented, and assessing socio-political trends that are unconsciously intensified in a professional setting.