SEIU Local 1
Lia Velitchkova is an accomplished Airports Coordinator at SEIU Local 1, specializing in creating and executing campaign plans for bargaining and organizing within the Airports Division. With a background that includes roles as Lead Internal Union Representative and External Organizer, Lia has developed significant expertise in training, mobilizing low-wage workers, and negotiating contracts. Previous experiences include serving as an Executive Assistant at Thorelli & Associates, where Lia managed legal documents and client correspondence, and as a Field Manager at Working America, leading community outreach efforts. Lia's foundation in political science and Spanish language and literature was established through studies at the University of Rochester and the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, supplemented by international experience at the House of Commons and the Monroe County District Attorney's Office.