Justin Cohen
Democratic
Current Occupation
Education Nonprofit Leader
Previous Occupation
I've worked as a community organizer, non-profit leader, and education policy advocate, dedicating my life to public service.
Education
I went to public school through high school, and attended Yale for undergrad where I received a BA in Cognitive Neuroscience.
Organizational Affiliation
Racial Justice BJK, Get Organized BK, No New Jails NYC, YVote, Equality 4 Flatbush
Prior Public Experience
Education policy advisor to Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential campaign
Candidate Statement
I am running for State Assembly because I deeply believe we all have a role to play in taking care of our community, whether that's educating the next generation, making sure our trains run on time, or organizing our neighbors. I am excited to bring my skillset to the role of representing and advocating for my neighbors as an Assemblymember. I have both a deep understanding of the web of failed policies that leave our communities behind and an unwavering commitment to legislating community-owned solutions that lead to our collective liberation. From education inequities to gun violence and police brutality, I have a track record of working alongside frontline communities to secure the protections New Yorkers justly deserve.