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Emma Pfohman
Senior Advisor, Deputy Mayor of Housing, Economic Development & Workforce
Emma Pfohman currently serves as the Senior Advisor to the Deputy Mayor of Housing, Economic Development & Workforce for the City of New York, a position she has held since February 2022. In this role, she focuses on various initiatives aimed at enhancing housing, economic development, and workforce strategies in the city.
Professional Background
Pfohman has an extensive background in public service and economic development, having previously held several key positions within New York City's government:
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Vaccine Command Center: Mobile Operations (December 2020 - February 2022): Managed operations related to the city's COVID-19 response.
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Chief of Staff, Mayor's Office of Media & Entertainment (July 2019 - February 2022): Led strategic partnerships and communications for the agency, particularly during the pandemic, and launched recovery programs for the creative economy.
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Deputy Chief of Staff, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development (September 2017 - July 2019): Advanced key housing initiatives and managed the operations of the Commissioner's front office.
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Senior Project Manager, New York City Economic Development Corporation (January 2016 - September 2017): Oversaw external affairs strategies for significant development projects.
Pfohman began her career as a Policy Advisor at the NYC Department of Small Business Services and was also a New York City Urban Fellow, where she gained valuable experience in public policy.
Education
Emma Pfohman holds a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Fordham University, where she graduated magna cum laude. She also studied at King's College London and participated in a fellowship at the NYU Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
Skills and Contributions
Pfohman is recognized for her ability to navigate complex governmental structures and her commitment to enhancing New York City's creative economy and housing initiatives. Her work has included launching programs to support recovery in various sectors impacted by the pandemic, including film, television, and the arts.
Online Presence
For more information about her professional background, you can view her LinkedIn profile here .1
