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Michael Petralia
Special Advisor, Major Capital Projects at Port Authority of NY & NJ
Michael Petralia is a senior executive with over 30 years of experience in government, project management, and public affairs. He has a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Columbia University in the City of New York. Petralia has developed a unique understanding of how to advocate for issues strategically and cohesively while building relationships with government officials, corporate leaders, and major media. He has worked for several high-level public authorities, including the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey and the New York Power Authority, where he created and managed relationships with key stakeholders. Petralia's expertise in large project management, creating and leading public and government relations departments, and advocating for organizations has become a cornerstone of his career. He has made significant contributions to organizations such as the N.Y. Convention Center Development Corporation and the Greater New York Hospital Association, where he served as Chief Public and Government Affairs Director and Government Affairs Director, respectively. In his current position as Special Advisor, Major Capital Projects at The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, Petralia continues to provide executives with key insights that help them navigate the complexities of high-level engagements.