Meet the NYCOM Staff

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Executive Director
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Chief executive officer with overall responsibility for the association, its staff, and the implementation of NYCOM policies.

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General Counsel
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Oversees NYCOM's legal department and amicus curiae program. Also provides legal guidance on general inquiries as well as economic development, emergency management, First Amendment, government reorganization, housing, property maintenance, streets and sidewalks, traffic and parking, and zoning and planning.

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Legislative Director
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Oversees the formulation and implementation of NYCOM’s legislative agenda and advocacy strategy, as well as the development and drafting of legislative proposals. Also responsible for municipal finance inquiries.

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Counsel
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Provides legal guidance on general inquiries as well as civil service, employee discipline, ethics, gifts, loans and fundraising, justice courts, labor relations, and public safety, including volunteer fire departments.

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Counsel
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Provides legal guidance on general inquiries as well as cell towers and telecommunications, elections, energy, environment, prevailing wage, parks and recreation, procurement, property taxes, and water and sewer.

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Director of Training and Publications
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Manages training events and oversees NYCOM publications, including the Municipal Matters magazine and the NYCOM website.

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Communications Manager
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Develops and executes strategic messaging to inform, engage, and advocate on behalf of the membership; oversees member and stakeholder outreach; manages NYCOM’s social media platforms; and serves as the primary contact for press inquiries, coordinating and responding to media requests on behalf of the organization.

Amber Lucky
Legislative Analyst
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Responsible for tracking and monitoring priority legislation, conducting comparative research on policy proposals across other states, and helping to advance NYCOM's legislative priorities through stakeholder outreach. 

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Administrative Services Coordinator
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Oversees NYCOM's administrative functions. Also responsible for database management, accounts payable, receivable billing, and website maintenance.

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Operations and Partnerships Coordinator
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Responsible for database administration, employee benefits, membership correspondence, NYCOM Network membership, exhibitor coordination, accounts receivable, and membership dues.

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Member Relations Coordinator
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Responsible for publication orders, public service and conference attendance certificates, the Elected Officials Academy, and legislative bill tracking. 

Katrina DeGroodt
Administrative Assistant
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Supports our day-to-day office operations and assisting with a variety of administrative, membership and event-related responsibilities.