Speakers
Jon Lentz (Moderator)
Editorial Director
City & State New York
Jon Lentz (Moderator)
Editorial Director
City & State New York
Ann Marie Cook
President and CEO
Lifespan of Greater Rochester
Ann Marie Cook
President and CEO
Lifespan of Greater Rochester
Sarah Clark
Member
New York State Assembly
Sarah Clark
Member
New York State Assembly
Kristen McManus
Associate State Director
AARP New York
Kristen McManus
Associate State Director
AARP New York
Jonathan Bowles
Executive Director
Center for an Urban Future
Jonathan Bowles
Executive Director
Center for an Urban Future
Senator James Sanders Jr.
Chair
Committee on Banks
New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. is a distinguished public servant, Marine Corps veteran, and dedicated community advocate, currently serving his sixth term representing the 10th senatorial district. Since his election in 2012, Senator Sanders has been a steadfast advocate for economic development, minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs), and working-class families, consistently advancing innovative policies aimed at empowering underserved communities throughout New York.
Representing Southeast Queens, which includes neighborhoods such as Far Rockaway, Rosedale, Howard Beach, and Jamaica, Senator Sanders brings a wealth of experience from his 12 years of service on the New York City Council. During his tenure, he challenged the status quo by spearheading initiatives to combat sexual violence, authoring comprehensive anti-predatory lending legislation, and revitalizing parks and libraries.
In addition to his legislative responsibilities, Senator Sanders chairs the Senate Committee on Banks and serves on committees focused on economic development, labor, insurance, and veterans' affairs. He also holds the position of Vice President at the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL). Driven by an unwavering commitment to his constituents, Senator Sanders continues his mission to secure the necessary resources and investments to foster a stronger, more vibrant Southeast Queens.
New York State Senator James Sanders Jr. is a distinguished public servant, Marine Corps veteran, and dedicated community advocate, currently serving his sixth term representing the 10th senatorial district. Since his election in 2012, Senator Sanders has been a steadfast advocate for economic development, minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs), and working-class families, consistently advancing innovative policies aimed at empowering underserved communities throughout New York.
Representing Southeast Queens, which includes neighborhoods such as Far Rockaway, Rosedale, Howard Beach, and Jamaica, Senator Sanders brings a wealth of experience from his 12 years of service on the New York City Council. During his tenure, he challenged the status quo by spearheading initiatives to combat sexual violence, authoring comprehensive anti-predatory lending legislation, and revitalizing parks and libraries.
In addition to his legislative responsibilities, Senator Sanders chairs the Senate Committee on Banks and serves on committees focused on economic development, labor, insurance, and veterans' affairs. He also holds the position of Vice President at the National Black Caucus of State Legislators (NBCSL). Driven by an unwavering commitment to his constituents, Senator Sanders continues his mission to secure the necessary resources and investments to foster a stronger, more vibrant Southeast Queens.