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Personal Details

Education

  • Graduated, Board Effectiveness Program, University of Toronto, Rotmon School of Management, 2016
  • Graduated, International & Emerging Market Investing, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2016
  • Graduated, Advanced Investments Management Program, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2015
  • Graduated, Alternative Investment Strategies, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2015
  • Graduated, Portfolio Concepts and Management, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2015
  • JD, George Washington University Law School, 2007-2010
  • BA, Political Science, Hunter College, 2003-2006

Professional Experience

  • Graduated, Board Effectiveness Program, University of Toronto, Rotmon School of Management, 2016
  • Graduated, International & Emerging Market Investing, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2016
  • Graduated, Advanced Investments Management Program, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2015
  • Graduated, Alternative Investment Strategies, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2015
  • Graduated, Portfolio Concepts and Management, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2015
  • JD, George Washington University Law School, 2007-2010
  • BA, Political Science, Hunter College, 2003-2006
  • Attorney, Citizens Committee for New York City, present
  • Aide, City Council Member Vincent Gentile
  • Legislative Aide, United States Senator Robert Menendez
  • Counsel to the Borough President, Office of the Brooklyn Borough President, 2014-2019
  • Director, External Affairs, Citizens Committee for New York City, 2011-2012
  • Legislative Aide, Investigations, United States Senate, 2010
  • Legal Fellow, United States Senate, 2010
  • Summer Associate, Mcdermott, Will, and Emery, 2009
  • Judicial Intern, Eastern District, New York, United States District Court, 2008
  • Assistant/Legislative Correspondent, Chief of Staff, United States Senate, 2007
  • Community Liaison, New York State Assembly, 2007
  • Staff Assistant, United States Senate, 2007

Political Experience

  • Graduated, Board Effectiveness Program, University of Toronto, Rotmon School of Management, 2016
  • Graduated, International & Emerging Market Investing, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2016
  • Graduated, Advanced Investments Management Program, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2015
  • Graduated, Alternative Investment Strategies, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2015
  • Graduated, Portfolio Concepts and Management, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2015
  • JD, George Washington University Law School, 2007-2010
  • BA, Political Science, Hunter College, 2003-2006
  • Attorney, Citizens Committee for New York City, present
  • Aide, City Council Member Vincent Gentile
  • Legislative Aide, United States Senator Robert Menendez
  • Counsel to the Borough President, Office of the Brooklyn Borough President, 2014-2019
  • Director, External Affairs, Citizens Committee for New York City, 2011-2012
  • Legislative Aide, Investigations, United States Senate, 2010
  • Legal Fellow, United States Senate, 2010
  • Summer Associate, Mcdermott, Will, and Emery, 2009
  • Judicial Intern, Eastern District, New York, United States District Court, 2008
  • Assistant/Legislative Correspondent, Chief of Staff, United States Senate, 2007
  • Community Liaison, New York State Assembly, 2007
  • Staff Assistant, United States Senate, 2007
  • Senator, New York State Senate, District 22, 2019-present
  • Candidate, New York State Senate, District 22, 2012, 2018, 2020

Current Legislative Committees

Chair, Civil Service and Pensions Committee

Member, Codes Committee

Member, Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee

Member, Higher Education Committee

Member, Judiciary Committee

Member, Labor Committee

Member, New York City Education Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Graduated, Board Effectiveness Program, University of Toronto, Rotmon School of Management, 2016
  • Graduated, International & Emerging Market Investing, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2016
  • Graduated, Advanced Investments Management Program, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2015
  • Graduated, Alternative Investment Strategies, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2015
  • Graduated, Portfolio Concepts and Management, University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, 2015
  • JD, George Washington University Law School, 2007-2010
  • BA, Political Science, Hunter College, 2003-2006
  • Attorney, Citizens Committee for New York City, present
  • Aide, City Council Member Vincent Gentile
  • Legislative Aide, United States Senator Robert Menendez
  • Counsel to the Borough President, Office of the Brooklyn Borough President, 2014-2019
  • Director, External Affairs, Citizens Committee for New York City, 2011-2012
  • Legislative Aide, Investigations, United States Senate, 2010
  • Legal Fellow, United States Senate, 2010
  • Summer Associate, Mcdermott, Will, and Emery, 2009
  • Judicial Intern, Eastern District, New York, United States District Court, 2008
  • Assistant/Legislative Correspondent, Chief of Staff, United States Senate, 2007
  • Community Liaison, New York State Assembly, 2007
  • Staff Assistant, United States Senate, 2007
  • Senator, New York State Senate, District 22, 2019-present
  • Candidate, New York State Senate, District 22, 2012, 2018, 2020
  • Board Member, Boy Scouts of America, Brooklyn Council, 2014-present
  • Board Member, Saint Andrew's Freedom Forum, 2014-present
  • Founder/Board Member, Bay Ridge Cares, 2013-present
  • Vice President, Bay Ridge Democrats, 2013-present
  • Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scout Troop 715, 2003-present
  • Member, Hellenic American Leadership Council, present
  • Pro Bono Legal Counsel, Bay Ridge Storefront Art Walk (SAW)
  • Member, Board of Directors, Saint Basil Academy
  • Member, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
  • Trustee, New York City Employees' Retirement System
  • President, Bay Ridge Historical Society, 2013-2015
  • Committee Chair, Brooklyn Community Board 10, 2011-2014
Endorsements
32BJ/SEIU
32BJ/SEIU
Speeches
Events

2021

Aug. 12
Fitness in the Park, Bay Ridge 06

Thur 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Shore Road & 79th Street

Aug. 9
Yoga in Marine Park 06

Mon 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Marine Park, near the flagpole

Jul. 31
Fitness in the Park, Bay Ridge 05

Sat 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM EDT

Shore Road & 79th Street