Andrew Gounardes' Biography
- State Senate (NY) - District 26, Democratic
Contact Information
Office
Legislative Office Building, Room 917
Albany, NY 12247
497 Carroll Street
Suite 31
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Full Name:
Andrew S. Gounardes
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Melanie; 1 Child
Birth Date:
07/08/1985
Birth Place:
Brooklyn, NY
Home City:
Brooklyn, NY
Religion:
Greek Orthodox
Graduated, Board Effectiveness Program, University of Toronto, 2016
Graduated, International & Emerging Market Investing, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, 2016
Graduated, Advanced Investments Management Program, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, 2015
Graduated, Alternative Investment Strategies, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, 2015
Graduated, Portfolio Concepts and Management, University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School, 2015
Juris Doctor, Law, George Washington University, 2007-2010
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, Hunter College, 2003-2006
Senator, New York State Senate, District 26, 2023-present
Candidate, New York State Senate, District 26, 2022, 2024
Senator, New York State Senate, District 22, 2019-2023
Candidate, New York State Senate, District 22, 2012, 2018, 2020
Chair, Budget and Revenues Committee
Member, Finance Committee
Member, Higher Education Committee
Member, Insurance Committee
Member, Internet and Technology Committee
Member, Judiciary Committee
Former Member, Civil Service and Pensions Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member, Codes Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member, Corporations, Authorities and Commissions Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member, Investigations and Government Operations Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member, Labor Committee, New York State Senate
Former Member, New York City Education Committee, New York State Senate
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
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