Prent Ambassadors
Friends of NFP Parent Ambassadors play an essential role in strengthening our community of first-time parents while opening up opportunities for moms to gain valuable experiences in leadership, communication, and outreach.
These positions are exclusively for graduate NFP clients who want to stay connected, give back, and support other parents through storytelling, community engagement, and advocacy.
Parent Ambassadors work closely with Friends of NFP staff to promote all Friends of NFP programs, share their personal experiences, and represent the organization at community and donor events.
Itsy Jestin
Assistant to the Executive Director
Itsy has a Bachelors in Criminal Justice with a minor in Addiction Treatment Services. Previous to her work at Friends, Itsy interned at Sanctuary For Families as a Training Coordinator Intern. Currently, Itsy is a Parent Ambassador for Changent as well as the assistant to Friends’ Executive Director. She was a previous Entrepreneurship Program and CRW participant, a recipient of an HDF award, and a frequent attendee at Friends’ LEAP events. Itsy graduated the NFP program in 2025.
“Working at Friends is a dream come true. I work alongside amazing moms and women who served me when I was a participant of NFP, and now I get to give back by serving the mothers and families after me.”
Itsy has four children, two boys 2, and 3 months old, her two parrots; a 5 year old parrot named Benito, and a 26 year old parrot named Queen.
Contact Itsy: Itsy@friendsofnycnfp.org
Bryanna Crayton
Parent Ambassador
As a former participant and graduate of the NFP program, Entrepreneurship Program, and recipient of the Heart’s Desire Fund, Bryanna has grown to admire the work ethic and dedication Friends has put into building up the lives of every mother in New York. Naturally, this fueled her desire to become a part of such excellence and important change, as she is a mother and has friends who are mothers as well. In this new role, Bryanna is excited to meet new faces, get a deeper understanding of how things work behind the scenes, and learn more about how to make an impact on others’ lives as well as her own.
“I am so proud to have gotten this far, both professionally and in motherhood, and it is all thanks to you, everyone here at Friends NYC-NFP!”
Tori Johnson
Parent Ambassador
Tori Johnson graduated from the NFP program in 2025 and states, “The NFP program supported me in so many ways, not only as a mom but also as an individual. My nurse made sure I was aware of all the resources available to me to help me be the best mom and person I could be.”
Tori also a graduate of the Friends Entrepreneurship Workshop which gave her a whole new perspective on her possibilities in the world.
“As Parent Ambassador, I am so excited to be able to support mothers in any way possible.”
Become a Parent Ambassador
Interested in joining the team? Your story as a former client helps inspire current families and encourages donor support to sustain and grow our programs. Fill out the form below to be considered for our next cohort of Ambassadors.