Haddijatou Waggeh is the Youth Justice coordinator at Midtown Community Court. In her current role, she oversees youth justice programming, provides in-depth clinical assessments, and offers group counseling and individual counseling with court-involved youth. She also works collaboratively with court and community stakeholders to assist defendants in the Manhattan Adolescent Diversion Part. Prior to joining the Center for Court Innovation, Haddijatou worked at buildOn, an international nonprofit organization that runs youth service afterschool programs. In her role as Program Manager, she oversaw youth services at Banana Kelly High School where she managed on-site staff, implemented curriculum development, oversaw federal grant funding, and created meaningful, youth-oriented community service opportunities. Haddijatou received her B.A. in Political Science and her Master’s in Social Work from Fordham University. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker in New York State.