TCG Leader Series

Conversation with  

Congresswoman Laura Gillen (D-NY)

Thursday, February 13th,  2-2:30 pm ET, on Zoom

Newly elected Congresswoman Laura Gillen, who secured a pivotal victory in November, flipping New York’s 4th Congressional District blue by unseating Congressman Anthony D’Esposito in a highly competitive Long Island race joins The Common Good. Congresswoman Gillen will discuss how she successfully navigated the political terrain in an election season that was historically tough for Democrats and her policy priorities for New York and the nation moving forward.

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About Our Speaker

Congresswoman Laura Gillen is the representative for New York’s 4th Congressional District. She unseated Republican Congressman Anthony D’Esposito in a highly competitive Long Island race, flipping the seat in the district blue for Democrats. A trailblazer in public service, Congresswoman Gillen made history in 2017 as the first Democrat elected Hempstead Town Supervisor in 112 years. During her tenure, she managed a $500 million budget, tackled waste and corruption, enhanced government transparency, and delivered tax relief to residents.

A Baldwin native, her dedication to service began early, volunteering at local hospitals and Camp Anchor. Her commitment deepened at Georgetown University, where she supported individuals living with HIV/AIDS during the height of the AIDS epidemic and volunteered with St. Mother Teresa in Kolkata. She is graduate of Georgetown and NYU Law, Congresswoman Gillen has built a distinguished career as a litigator, addressing domestic violence and veterans’ rights, and as a law professor. Her leadership and dedication have earned widespread endorsements from labor unions, former Representatives, and community leaders.