Candidate, New York State Senate, District 1, 2020

No caucus information on file.

Attorney At Law, Laura A. Ahearn, Esquire, Professional Limited Liability Company, 2016-present

Founder/Executive Director/Chief Victim Advocate, The Crime Victims Center, 1996-present

Chair, Legal Systems Subcommittee, Suffolk County Task Force to Prevent Family Violence, present

Victims’ Services Representative, Suffolk County Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, present

Former Victims Services Representative, Suffolk County Hate Crimes Task Force

Awards:

New York State Senate Woman of Distinction

* United States Justice Department Office of Victims of Crime

* US Congressional Recognition

* Martin Schwartz Award for Excellence in Civil Rights for her work advocating for crime victims.

* Outstanding Victim Advocate Award -- New York State Crime Victims Board (OVS)

* Multiple Legislative and Citation Recognition Awards

* Newsday Everyday Hero

* Child Abuse and Neglect Leadership in Community Education

* Woman Of The Year

* Seven International Business Machines (IBM) Suggestion