Josie Maldonado Greenidge is a passionate advocate for educational opportunities for our youth, she began her Department of Education career as a Community Assistant for Pathways College Preparatory School. Long before taking the official position with DOE, she volunteered in the school community for many years. Using her ties as a business owner in the neighborhood, she connects Pathways’ families with resources available in the local area and beyond.

Affectionately known as Ms. Maldonado, she currently serves Pathways as the Parent Coordinator. In this role, she works to ensure that parents’ voices are not only heard, but felt in the school, thereby enhancing the lives of the student body. Josie also serves as the Program Coordinator responsible for ensuring Pathways students have access to Early College opportunities and is vital to the college application process.

Ms. Maldonado also serves as a Co- Advisor for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Jamaica Youth Council, where she encourages the young adults to advocate for civic freedom, juvenile justice, education rights and economic empowerment, and to recognize health issues.

Josie continues to work in the community with local elected officials as well as organizations such as the Hollis Local Development, area businesses and other groups to foster and strengthen relationships and to advocate for the parents and students of Pathways College Preparatory School.