The People Behind the Foundation
Driven by purpose, united by mission, and committed to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to make it home safely.
The Ocasio Feliciano Foundation for Safer Futures is led by a team whose work is deeply personal. Meet the leaders who are transforming grief into purpose and building a legacy of safety, opportunity, and hope for young people and families.
Twina Zemira Feliciano
Founder & Executive Director
Twina Zemira Feliciano is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ocasio Feliciano Foundation for Safer Futures, established in honor of her son, Ocasio “CioDaDon” Feliciano. Following the tragic loss of Ocasio to gun violence in 2023, Twina made the courageous decision to transform unimaginable pain into lasting impact by creating an organization dedicated to ensuring every young person has the opportunity to make it home safely.
A respected banker, economic development specialist, and nonprofit leader, Twina has spent more than two decades helping individuals, entrepreneurs, and communities build financial stability and economic opportunity. She has served in leadership roles with major financial institutions and economic development organizations and currently works with entrepreneurs and families to strengthen financial wellbeing and small business success.
As an author, speaker, advocate, and community leader, Twina is committed to advancing youth mentorship, financial literacy, social-emotional learning, violence prevention, and public policy that protects children and strengthens families. Through the Foundation, she is building a legacy that honors Ocasio’s life while inspiring communities across the nation to turn pain into impact for safer futures.
“Every young person deserves the opportunity to make it home safely.”
– Twina Feliciano, Founder & Executive Director
Education & Credentials
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications, Clark Atlanta University
- Graduate, Morris Brown College
- MBA, American InterContinental University
- Economic Development Certifications, Georgia Tech School of Professional Studies
Jaylen Feliciano
Vice Chair & Director
Jaylen Feliciano serves as the Vice Chair and Director for the Ocasio Feliciano Foundation for Safer Futures, where he helps lead outreach efforts, youth engagement, and partnerships that advance the Foundation’s mission.
A proud United States Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, husband, and father, Jaylen brings discipline, leadership, and a heart for service to every aspect of the Foundation’s work. Having experienced the devastating loss of his younger brother, Ocasio “CioDaDon” Feliciano, Jaylen is passionate about creating opportunities that help young people discover purpose, build resilience, and make positive choices.
Jaylen represents a new generation of leadership dedicated to strengthening families and empowering youth through mentorship, education, financial literacy, and meaningful connections. His commitment to honoring his brother’s legacy is reflected in his work to build safer communities where every young person is seen, valued, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive.
As both a leader and a father, Jaylen believes that creating safer futures begins with investing in today’s youth and inspiring them to become tomorrow’s leaders.
“Legacy isn’t what we inherit—it’s what we build for the next generation.”
– Jaylen Feliciano, Vice Chair & Director
Service & Background
- United States Marine Corps Veteran
- Entrepreneur, husband, and father
- Youth engagement and community outreach leader
Areas of Leadership & Commitment
The Foundation’s leadership team brings a shared and unified focus across the following areas of work.
Youth Mentorship
Providing young people with guidance, role models, and the relationships they need to discover purpose and build lasting resilience.
Financial Literacy
Equipping youth and families with the financial knowledge and skills to build stability, opportunity, and long-term success.
Violence Prevention
Working to ensure every young person has the opportunity to make it home safely, through education, community connection, and advocacy.
Social-Emotional Learning
Supporting young people in developing the self-awareness, empathy, and decision-making skills they need to navigate life’s challenges.
Community Outreach & Partnerships
Building meaningful connections with organizations, families, and communities to expand the Foundation’s reach and deepen its impact.
Public Policy
Advocating for policies that protect children, support families, and create systemic change for safer communities across the nation.
Get Involved
Join Us in Building Safer Futures
Creating safer futures begins with investing in today’s youth and inspiring them to become tomorrow’s leaders. Stand alongside our team and help ensure every young person has the opportunity to make it home safely.