Soraya Borja

Vice President of Community-Based Services

Soraya began her career as a youth volunteer with the Red Cross in Ecuador, where she developed a passion for working with underserved youth and supporting their educational and personal development. This early experience inspired her to pursue a career in social services and community-based programming.

Soraya graduated from the Inter American University in Puerto Rico and continued her education in International Relations at the City University of New York. She later earned a master’s degree in Family Educational Counseling from the International University of La Rioja – Spain.

Soraya joined Second Story in 2006, beginning her journey with the Culmore Safe Youth Project. Over the years, she has taken on progressively greater leadership responsibilities, serving as the Culmore Teen Center Program Coordinator and later as a Program Manager. Today, Soraya serves as Vice President of Community-Based Services, providing leadership and oversight for programs that support children, youth, families, and communities.

Throughout her career, Soraya has remained committed to empowering underserved youth and families by expanding access to educational opportunities, supportive services, and community resources.

Need Help?

If you need help right away, our 24/7 hotline provides support and referrals to services in the Washington DC metro area.
Call 1-800-SAY-TEEN or text “TEENHELP” to 855-11

We make every dollar count. The direct support of young people, their families and their communities, is our first priority. Here are examples of how your donation may be used.

$20,000

Three high school students experiencing homelessness receive a full year of rental assistance and support services so they can remain in school and graduate with their class.

$1,000

One teenager receives a safe haven, warm bed, food, and round-the-clock support for five nights at Second Story for Teens in Crisis, or
Eight months of therapy for a young woman in the Second Story for Young Mothers program.

$500

One teen receives daily counseling during a three-week stay at Second Story for Teens in Crisis, or
Twenty counseling sessions for the children and teens who are at-risk and participating in our after-school programs.

$100

Three teens receive a therapy session at Second Story for Teens in Crisis, or
Two weeks of food for a young mother and her child at Second Story for Young Mothers.

Thank you for your support!