Irak D. Cehonski

Irak D. Cehonski currently serves as the Director of Budget for the Office of the Queens Borough President, overseeing a $6 million annual budget and managing a fiscal team. Previously, Cehonski was the Deputy Chief of Staff for New York City Council Member Carlina Rivera, where responsibilities included coordinating schedules and advocating for permanent healthcare funding for the LGBTI community. Additionally, roles included Scheduler, Special Assistant, and LGBTQ+ Liaison for Councilwoman Rivera, and Intake Specialist for Councilwoman Rosie Mendez. Cehonski's earlier experience includes development positions at BAJA Musical Arts Initiative and Fundación de Artes Musicales, focused on donor relations and fundraising. Educational background includes a degree in Communication from Universidad Iberoamericana Tijuana and studies in Visual Communication at Universidad de Salamanca.