Department of Justice. Prior to her joining the Federal Government, she was the Development Director for the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United. She also held the position as special assistant to the Director of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. Ernestine received her law degree from the New York Law School in 2007. She is admitted to both the New York and Maryland Bar Associations. Her passion is in community organizing and helping young organization to become independent. She has excellent skills in grant writing and will be an asset to Kiddy Up With Horses in securing grant funding opportunities.