Amanda SeptimoServing

Amanda Septimo

State HouseDemocrat

NY-AD-84 State House

Dominican·Member, Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic & Asian Legislative Caucus

About

New York State Assemblymember representing the 84th district in the South Bronx since 2021, covering Concourse, Port Morris, Mott Haven, Hunts Point, Melrose, and Longwood. Proud representative of the Dominican community. Attended Vanderbilt University on a full Posse Foundation scholarship. Began activism at age 12.

Family & Heritage

Lifelong Bronx resident of Dominican heritage. Grew up first with her grandparents on the Grand Concourse while her mother attended SUNY Albany, and later in Hunts Point with her mother and sisters. At just 12 years old, she became aware of social and environmental injustices in her community and began organizing.

Political Career

Before Politics

Community organizer at The Point Community Development Corporation teen activist program (A.C.T.I.O.N.) while still a teenager. Community liaison and then District Director for Congressman Jose Serrano at age 23. Worked with the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA).

Education

BA in Political Science, Vanderbilt University (Posse Foundation full-tuition scholarship, completed December 2020)

Key Issues & Priorities

*Environmental justice
*Public safety
*Education funding and resources
*Youth development and teen activism
*Transportation access