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Manny De Los Santos

State HouseDemocrat

NY-AD-72 State House

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

About

New York State Assemblymember representing the 72nd district in Northern Manhattan. Raised in Northern Manhattan, attended public schools. Earned a Bachelor's in Psychology and Master's in Social Work from SUNY Albany. Spent 13 years as a social worker and community school director in NYC public schools.

Family & Heritage

Born on January 30, 1979, in the Dominican Republic. Raised in Washington Heights, Manhattan.

Political Career

Before Politics

Social worker and Community School Director in NYC public schools for 13 years, helping students overcome homelessness and substance abuse. Started career at Children's Aid Society. Social worker at Counseling in Schools (2011-2018). Campaign manager for Congressman Adriano Espaillat's 2018 re-election. Assistant VP of Hamilton Campaign Network. VP of MirRam Group for government relations (2019-2022).

Education

BA in Psychology, University at Albany (SUNY); MSW (Master of Social Work), University at Albany (SUNY)

Key Issues & Priorities

*Education and student support services
*Affordable housing
*Public safety
*Immigrant family support
*Youth development and substance abuse prevention