Ron Zacchi

About Ron Zacchi

Dedicated to advancing equality and inclusion across New York State, I currently serve as the Senior Director of New York State\'s Hate and Bias Prevention Unit. Previously I served as the statewide Director of LGBTQ+ Affairs for Governor Kathy Hochul. In my career, I have been instrumental in securing every major legislative victory and expanding funding opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community in NYS for the past decade, from pivotal moments like the Marriage Equality Act to the passage of Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act (GENDA), implementing the Gender Recognition Act (GRA), and the largest increase in LGBTQ+ funding in NYS history. My expertise spans government relations, community engagement, and effective advocacy, underpinned by a commitment to driving impactful change with passion, tenacity, and creativity.Previously, I held key roles including Director of External Relations at the NYS Division of Human Rights and Assistant Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Prior to my state government tenure, I leveraged my private sector marketing skills to champion the Marriage Equality Act in New York State. Selected as an Empire Fellow following the completion of my MPA from Baruch\'s Executive MPA program, I bring a comprehensive understanding of public policy and administration to my leadership roles.Known for my strategic vision and resourcefulness, I excel in maximizing limited budgets and securing diverse funding sources. Starting from grassroots activism, I have effectively utilized all my skills from marketing, social media, and traditional communications to amplify organizational missions and engage broad audiences. My career is distinguished by proactive partnership building and collaboration with stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.I invite you to connect and discover more about my experience in government, external affairs, public relations, cause marketing, and community mobilization. Let\'s explore opportunities to drive positive impacts together.Email: r••••••••@gmail.comSpecialties: Government Relations, Community Organizing & Outreach, Partnerships, Marketing, Campaigns, Volunteer Recruitment & Management, Public Relations, Lobbying, Program Direction, Grassroots Mobilization, Fundraising, Communications (Traditional, Digital, Social), Group Presentations.

Experience

1. Senior Director

   NYS Division of Human Rights

   Sep 2024 — Present · US

Education

• Momentum Education

  Leadership

  2009 — 2011

• Baruch College

  Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.), Public Administration

  2011 — 2013

• Hofstra University

  BA, Speech Communication and Rhetorical Studies

  1994 — 1998

• The Nelson A. Rockefeller Institute of Government

  Empire State Fellows Professional Development , Public Policy Analysis

  2015 — 2016

Skills

• Public Speaking
• Grassroots Mobilization
• Volunteer Organization
• Fundraising
• Field Organizing
• Buzz Marketing
• Campaigns
• Marketing Communications
• Facebook
• Special Events
• Campaign Creation
• Volunteer Management
• Event Management
• Coalition Development
• Campaign Strategy
• Non-Profits
• Individual Giving
• Grassroots Organizing
• Event Marketing
• Community Advocacy
• Charitable Giving
• Pac
• Press Release Creation
• Grassroots Advocacy
• Philanthropy
• Social Media Development
• Issue Advocacy
• Public Sector Management
• Community Partnerships
• Event Conceptualization
• Coalition-Building
• Advocacy
• Board Development
• Campaign Development
• Online Community Management
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Nonprofit Leadership
• Non-Profit Board Development
• Event Producing