Rockaway Beach, NY –Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato (D-Rockaway) today announced that she has hired a new Community Liaison and Scheduler, Bernice Almonte. Almonte is a junior at Hunter College in Manhattan, currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science while working at Pheffer Amato’s office.

In 2017, Almonte began her career in public service as an intern at the Kings County Court at the Appellate Division in the Committee of Character and Fitness, along with a subsequent internship the following year in the Medical Malpractice Division. She then worked as a Budget Coordinator/Constituent Liaison for Assemblyman Michael Miller. Almonte brings extensive constituent experience and knowledge of the Queens area to Pheffer Amato’s office.

Specifically, Almonte is passionate about distinguishing inequities in education. She plans to pursue two Master’s degrees in Bilingual Education and Educational Leadership, with a long-term goal of becoming a school principal. Almonte is a firm believer in the power of education, and as a second-generation Afro Latina, she is passionate about using her diversity to provide resources to underserved communities.

“Bernice has already become a valuable asset to my team during her short time here,” Assemblywoman Stacey Pheffer Amato said. “I look forward to Bernice’s continued success and growth as part of my team!”