Sarah Spellman-Mulkerne

About Sarah Spellman-Mulkerne

Legislative Director for NYS Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr. Over 10 Years of Experience in New York Politics and Public ServiceB.A in Government & Politics / Master of Public AdministrationFirst LGBTQ Legislative Director for NYS Senate District 15.Ask me about the Legos I have on my work desk.

Experience

1. Legislative Director

   New York State Senate

   Oct 2023 — Present · Albany, NY, US

   As Legislative Director, I review a wide range of policy issues and provide staffing support in meetings with various stakeholders. I am responsible for driving the office\'s legislative agenda and strategy, and I advise the Member on both committee and floor votes. I assist with the circulation of legislation introduced by the Senator and analyze the legislation introduced by other members. Typical tasks include running the Albany office and handling all legislative related tasks, which includes researching ideas, drafting legislation and analyzing budget documents.

Education

• St. John's University

  Government and Politics

• John Jay College (CUNY)

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration

Skills

• Fundraising
• Social Media
• Constituent Relations
• Constituent Services
• Creative Problem Solving
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Phone Etiquette
• Lgbt Rights
• Community Outreach
• Local Government
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Research
• General Office Work
• Human Rights
• Strategic Planning
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Creative Solutions
• Leadership Development
• Microsoft Office
• Event Planning
• Microsoft Word
• Customer Service