Nicholas Lopez

About Nicholas Lopez

Driven by a passion for making policy more equitable and accessible through clear, community-informed communication, I have served as a public servant, government consultant, and nonprofit strategist. I currently work as a Policy and Legislative Intern at Constantinople & Vallone Consulting, where I support state and local advocacy efforts across housing, education, and land use. In this role, I conduct legislative and budget analysis, track policy developments, and help shape client strategy through research and communications support. Previously, I worked at the New York City Housing Authority’s Legal Department, where I supported resolution efforts by closing out dozens of high-priority FOIL cases. I streamlined compliance workflows, processed sensitive records, and improved data accuracy across departments. Before that, I interned at Worcester City Hall, where I contributed to the Housing First Task Force’s strategic plan to reduce homelessness. I’ve also held development and program roles at youth-focused nonprofits, where I secured over in grant funding and generated in new endowment revenue by leading streamlined tracking systems and donor cultivation efforts. I graduated cum laude from the College of the Holy Cross with a B.A. in Sociology and Latin American, Latinx, and Caribbean Studies. I am now based in Brooklyn and pursuing my M.P.A. in Public and Nonprofit Management and Policy at NYU Wagner, with a focus on legislative research, public systems, and government relations. As a first-generation college and graduate student from Lawrence, Massachusetts, my work is grounded in lived experience and a belief that public systems should uplift the communities they serve. I am committed to a career that bridges policy and practice, centers people, and drives sustainable local change.

Experience

1. Policy and Legislative Intern

   Constantinople & Vallone Consulting

   Jan 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Conduct legislative tracking and policy research, delivering detailed summaries for strategic planning.• Monitor news sources, prepare briefs for senior staff, and attend NYC council meetings for strategy.• Assist in drafting communication materials and identify grant and funding opportunities for client procurement.

Education

• College of the Holy Cross

  Bachelor of Arts - BA

  2020 — 2024

• St. John's Prep

  High School Diploma

  2016 — 2020

• NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service

  MPA-PNP

  2024 — 2026