Natasha Avanessians, MPA

Natasha Avanessians, MPA, is a Senior Advisor for the Deputy Mayor of Operations at the New York City Office of the Mayor.12 In this role, she supports the NYC Department of Transportation's major initiatives and infrastructure projects.2

Professional Background

Natasha has a diverse background in government and public service:

• Current Position: Senior Advisor for Infrastructure in the Deputy Mayor of Operations team at NYC Office of the Mayor34

• Previous Roles:

  • Chief of Staff for Long Island Rail Road (April 2018 - January 2020)1
  • Fellow with State of New York Metropolitan Transportation Association (September 2017 - April 2018)1
  • Campaign Manager for Helen 2017 (City Council District 6) (May - September 2017)1
  • Worked on land use and community development for the Manhattan Borough President's Office (May - November 2016)1
  • Government affairs for Bolton-St. Johns (June 2012 - July 2015)1

Education

Natasha holds the following degrees from Columbia University:

• Master of Public Administration (MPA), 20171
• Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Government, 20121

Skills and Interests

Natasha's professional focus appears to be on infrastructure, transportation, and urban development in New York City. She has experience in communications, having previously served as a communications adviser to the first deputy mayor in Mayor Bill de Blasio's office.5

Natasha is active on social media, particularly on Twitter (now X), where she describes herself as "Senior Advisor, Deputy Mayor for Operations".46