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Marian Guerra
Director Of Communications at New York City Council, District 1
Marian Guerra is a professional with extensive experience in politics and nonprofit advocacy in New York City. Here are some key details about her career:
Current Role
Marian Guerra currently serves as a Senior Vice President on the nonprofits team at Kasirer, a prominent lobbying firm in New York.13 In this role, she:
- Co-leads the nonprofit portfolio
- Oversees budget and legislative priorities for nonprofit clients
- Works to strengthen partnerships between New York City and the nonprofit sector
Previous Experience
New York City Council: Guerra previously worked at the New York City Council, where she gained valuable experience:
- Served as Director of Communications4
- Worked on budget and legislative matters2
- Developed an understanding of the local political landscape
Other Roles: Before her time at the City Council, Guerra worked at:
- New American Leaders: A nonprofit that trains immigrants and refugees to run for office1
- City Hall: Where she worked in then-Council Member Margaret Chin's office1
Expertise and Advocacy
Guerra brings her political expertise to support nonprofit clients by:
- Advocating for their legislative priorities
- Seeking support for human services workers
- Obtaining emergency food funding during the COVID-19 pandemic1
Future Goals
Outside of her professional work, Guerra aims to:
- Continue advocacy efforts for Filipino Americans
- Start a Filipino American Democratic club1
Guerra emphasizes the importance of building relationships in politics and encourages young professionals to value connections with staffers at all levels of government.
