Violeta Arciniega heads the Maximizing Access to Federal Disability Benefits Project at the Legal Aid Society in New York City, where she provides free legal assistance to individuals seeking Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability benefits. Her representation spans the full scope of the appeals process — from administrative hearings and appeals council reviews through federal court litigation. A graduate of the City University of New York Law School with a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Maryland, Ms. Arciniega has dedicated eight years to the Legal Aid Society’s mission of ensuring that vulnerable individuals can effectively advocate for themselves before all levels of government.