Linda Aristondo

II New York

I am a Latina lay member of the Church at this time, a third-year seminarian, and on the ordination track in the Diocese of New York. Among my competencies is devotion to justice and reconciliation exemplified by my current role as an attorney in the field of restorative justice. I function as legal counsel with a commitment to the highest standard of justice while seeking opportunities for the individual charged to be offered the most supportive systems available as they journey to return to the best version of themselves. I also acknowledge the pain of aggrieved individuals who also deserve to be lovingly heard and seen while justice is made available to both parties. I place my competencies and skills at the door of the Church, at large. It would be an honor and privilege to serve in this capacity.