Hon. Jacob Gross

Hon. Jacob Gross, MPA, currently serves as a Senior Advisor in the New York State Assembly, advising Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar and assisting in policy agenda development since February 2021. Jacob has extensive experience in communications and research, with a background in ghostwriting for op-eds at Ghostwriters Central, Inc. and as a Senior Researcher at Sykes Global Communications where research and writing for various political entities were key responsibilities. Jacob also contributed to urban development projects while serving as a Graduate Capstone Consultant for the 125th Street Business Improvement District and gained valuable insights into economic development during an internship at the Manhattan Borough President's Office. Educational achievements include a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University, with prior degrees in Political Science and an Associate of Arts from Bard High School Early College.