Blake Kush

Blake Kush currently serves as the Training and Outreach Unit Chief at the New York State Office of Victim Services, where responsibilities include overseeing training for crime victim advocate programs and managing statewide outreach efforts, alongside executive-level project management. With a background in training and outreach, Blake previously expanded agency efforts significantly, conducting over 100 professional development trainings for nearly 10,000 victim service professionals. Additionally, Blake is a Board of Education Member for the Schodack Central School District and a small business owner of Earthstone Candles, focusing on sustainable practices. Blake has extensive experience in workforce development from previous roles at Albany Community Action Partnership and has contributed to youth sports as a coach. Academic qualifications include a Master of Social Work from the University at Albany and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Siena College.