Scott Hooks – PREP Social Worker

Scott Hooks PREP Social Worker (518) 859-6810 shooks@plsny.org Scott Hooks, LMSW, CASAC-M, began his PLS employment as a NYC-based PREP social worker in March 2026. Before this, Scott worked for more than a decade supporting individuals and communities. He earned his Master of Social Work from Touro University. He was selected as a 2024–2025 BeyondContinue reading “Scott Hooks – PREP Social Worker”

Gabriella Phillips – Immigration Staff Attorney

Gabriella Phillips Staff Attorney, Upstate Immigration Court Project 716-844-8266 gphillips@plsny.org Gabriella (“Bella”) was born and raised in Buffalo, NY. She graduated from John Caroll University in 2020 with a B.S. in Psychology. Before law school, Bella was a member of the Jesuit Volunteer Corp, serving as a refugee resettlement intern in Philadelphia, PA. In MayContinue reading “Gabriella Phillips – Immigration Staff Attorney”

Kasha Zygadlo – PREP Social Worker

Kasha Zygadlo PREP Social Worker (518) 438-8046 kZygadlo@plsny.org Kasha Zygadlo, LMSW, joined Prisoners’ Legal Services in January 2025 as the PREP social worker for the Capital Region. She earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from SUNY Albany and a Master of Social Work from Louisiana State University. Kasha previously worked with organizations in New OrleansContinue reading “Kasha Zygadlo – PREP Social Worker”