Andrew S. Gounardes

Andrew S. Gounardes DEMDemocrat

State Senator, District 26

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Andrew S. GounardesDEMDemocrat State Senator, District 26
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Andrew Gounardes (born July 8, 1985) is an American lawyer and politician. He is a Democrat and a member of the New York State Senate, representing the 26th district, which encompasses the neighborhoods of Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Sunset Park, Greenwood Heights, Red Hook, Park Slope, Gowanus, Carroll Gardens, Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, Brooklyn Heights, Vinegar Hill, and DUMBO in Brooklyn.

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Education9 - 9 of 7
University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School
Graduated
2016
University of Toronto, Rotmon School of Management
Graduated Board Effectiveness Program
2016
University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School
Graduated Portfolio Concepts and Management
2015
University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School
Graduated Alternative Investment Strategies
2015
University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School
Graduated Advanced Investments Management Program
2015
George Washington University Law School
JD
2007 - 2010
Hunter College
BA Political Science
2003 - 2006
Past Positions1 - 15 of 15
Senator
New York State Senate
2023 - Current
Senator
New York State Senate
2019 - 2023
Senator
New York State Senate
2022
Counsel to the Borough President
Office of the Brooklyn Borough President
2014 - 2019
Director
External Affairs, Citizens Committee for New York City
2011 - 2012
Legal Fellow
United States Senate
2010
Legislative Aide
Investigations, United States Senate
2010
Summer Associate
Mcdermott, Will, and Emery
2009
Judicial Intern
Eastern District, New York, United States District Court
2008
Assistant
Chief of Staff, United States Senate
2007
Community Liaison
New York State Assembly
2007
Staff Assistant
United States Senate
2007
Attorney
Citizens Committee for New York City, present
Legislative Aide
United States Senator Robert Menendez
Aide
City Council Member Vincent Gentile
Other Experience1 - 15 of 15
Member
Hellenic American Leadership Council
Current
President
Bay Ridge Historical Society
2013 - 2015
Board Member
Saint Andrew's Freedom Forum
2014 - Current
Board Member
Boy Scouts of America, Brooklyn Council
2014 - Current
Committee Chair
Brooklyn Community Board 10
2011 - 2014
Founder
Bay Ridge Cares
2013 - Current
Vice President
Bay Ridge Democrats
2013 - Current
Assistant Scoutmaster
Boy Scout Troop 715
2003 - Current
Member
Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
Member
Board of Directors, Saint Basil Academy
Pro Bono Legal Counsel
Bay Ridge Storefront Art Walk (SAW)
Trustee
New York City Employees' Retirement System
Former Member
New York City Education Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Codes Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member
Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee, New York State Senate
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