Nicole Malliotakis
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Nicole Malliotakis is a Republican
politician from New York City
who represents parts of Brooklyn
and Staten Island
in the New York State Assembly
. She is the first Hispanic-American to win elective office to any district that encompasses Staten Island. She is one of the first Greek-American women elected to office in New York. She shares the honor with Aravella Simotas
, another newly elected State Assemblywoman from Queens, New York.
, and her father is an emigrant of Greece
.
Raised in her father's Greek Orthodox faith, Ms. Malliotakis grew up in Great Kills, Staten Island
. She attended local public schools and graduated from New Dorp High School
in 1998, where she served as class president.
The first in her family to attend college, Malliotakis went on to receive a B.A. in communications from Seton Hall University
and a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Wagner College
.
(2003–2004) and former governor George Pataki
(2004–2006). Prior to her election, Malliotakis also worked as a government relations specialist for Consolidated Edison
.
In 2010, Malliotakis won the election to represent the 60th District in the New York State Assembly
. She defeated two-term Democratic incumbent Janele Hyer-Spencer
by a margin of 10 percentage points.
Upon being elected to the Assembly, Malliotakis became the first Greek-American woman elected to office in New York State, the first Cuban-American woman elected to office in New York State, and the first person of Hispanic descent elected from Staten Island.
Committee Assignments as of 2011:
She has made senior citizen's rights a hallmark of her tenure.
She is single and resides in Rosebank, Staten Island
.
Republican Party (United States)
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with the Democratic Party. Founded by anti-slavery expansion activists in 1854, it is often called the GOP . The party's platform generally reflects American conservatism in the U.S...
politician from New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
who represents parts of Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City's five boroughs, with nearly 2.6 million residents, and the second-largest in area. Since 1896, Brooklyn has had the same boundaries as Kings County, which is now the most populous county in New York State and the second-most densely populated...
and Staten Island
Staten Island
Staten Island is a borough of New York City, New York, United States, located in the southwest part of the city. Staten Island is separated from New Jersey by the Arthur Kill and the Kill Van Kull, and from the rest of New York by New York Bay...
in the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
. She is the first Hispanic-American to win elective office to any district that encompasses Staten Island. She is one of the first Greek-American women elected to office in New York. She shares the honor with Aravella Simotas
Aravella Simotas
Aravella Simotas is an American politician from Astoria, Queens. As of 2011, she is a member of the New York State Assembly for the 36th Assembly District in Queens, New York, and a member of the Democratic party....
, another newly elected State Assemblywoman from Queens, New York.
Education and background
Malliotakis is the daughter of immigrant parents who are also small-business owners. Her mother is an emigrant of CubaCuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
, and her father is an emigrant of Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
.
Raised in her father's Greek Orthodox faith, Ms. Malliotakis grew up in Great Kills, Staten Island
Great Kills, Staten Island
Great Kills is a neighborhood within New York City's borough of Staten Island. It is located on the island's South Shore, and according to many local geographers, it is the South Shore's northernmost community...
. She attended local public schools and graduated from New Dorp High School
New Dorp High School
New Dorp High School, administered by the New York City Department of Education, is a public school located on the East Shore of the New York City borough of Staten Island in the New Dorp neighborhood. The school is located at 465 New Dorp Lane next to Miller Field, an army airport turned park,...
in 1998, where she served as class president.
The first in her family to attend college, Malliotakis went on to receive a B.A. in communications from Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University
Seton Hall University is a private Roman Catholic university in South Orange, New Jersey, United States. Founded in 1856 by Archbishop James Roosevelt Bayley, Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the United States. Seton Hall is also the oldest and largest Catholic university in the...
and a master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Wagner College
Wagner College
Wagner College is a private, co-educational, national liberal arts college with an enrollment of approximately 2,400 total students located atop Grymes Hill in New York City's borough of Staten Island...
.
Career
Malliotakis worked as a Community Liaison for both former state senator John MarchiJohn Marchi
John J. Marchi was a New York State Senator who represented Staten Island for a record 50 years. Marchi , a Republican, retired on December 31, 2006, from the seat that he had held since January 1, 1957....
(2003–2004) and former governor George Pataki
George Pataki
George Elmer Pataki is an American politician who was the 53rd Governor of New York. A member of the Republican Party, Pataki served three consecutive four-year terms from January 1, 1995 until December 31, 2006.- Early life :...
(2004–2006). Prior to her election, Malliotakis also worked as a government relations specialist for Consolidated Edison
Consolidated Edison
Consolidated Edison, Inc. is one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the United States, with approximately $14 billion in annual revenues and $36 billion in assets...
.
In 2010, Malliotakis won the election to represent the 60th District in the New York State Assembly
New York State Assembly
The New York State Assembly is the lower house of the New York State Legislature. The Assembly is composed of 150 members representing an equal number of districts, with each district having an average population of 128,652...
. She defeated two-term Democratic incumbent Janele Hyer-Spencer
Janele Hyer-Spencer
D. Janele Hyer-Spencer is a Democrat who represented New York's , which covers parts of Staten Island and Brooklyn.-Early life and education:...
by a margin of 10 percentage points.
Upon being elected to the Assembly, Malliotakis became the first Greek-American woman elected to office in New York State, the first Cuban-American woman elected to office in New York State, and the first person of Hispanic descent elected from Staten Island.
Committee Assignments as of 2011:
- AgingAgeingAgeing or aging is the accumulation of changes in a person over time. Ageing in humans refers to a multidimensional process of physical, psychological, and social change. Some dimensions of ageing grow and expand over time, while others decline...
- BanksBankA bank is a financial institution that serves as a financial intermediary. The term "bank" may refer to one of several related types of entities:...
- Corporations, Authorities, and Commissions
- Governmental EmployeesCivil serviceThe term civil service has two distinct meanings:* A branch of governmental service in which individuals are employed on the basis of professional merit as proven by competitive examinations....
(Malliotakis is the ranking member of) - TransportationTransportTransport or transportation is the movement of people, cattle, animals and goods from one location to another. Modes of transport include air, rail, road, water, cable, pipeline, and space. The field can be divided into infrastructure, vehicles, and operations...
She has made senior citizen's rights a hallmark of her tenure.
She is single and resides in Rosebank, Staten Island
Rosebank, Staten Island
Rosebank is a neighborhood in the northeastern part of Staten Island, one of the five boroughs of New York City.Originally called Peterstown, the name "Rosebank" appears to have been first used to denote the neighborhood around 1880...
.