Vincent Paolo Villano

Vincent Paolo Villano has a diverse range of work experience in various leadership and communication roles. Vincent Paolo is currently serving as the Chief Communications Officer at The Legal Aid Society. Prior to this, they held the position of Executive Director of Communications and Marketing at the New York City Commission on Human Rights. Before that, they worked as the Director of Communications at the NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board, where they oversaw investigations into police misconduct. Vincent Paolo also had experience in political campaigns, serving as the Coalitions Digital Director for Hillary for America and as the Director of Public Education at Freedom for All Americans. Additionally, they co-founded The Brain Trust, a firm that provided digital strategy training for AAPI community advocates, and worked as the Director of Communications at the National Center for Transgender Equality. Vincent Paolo started their career at the Center for American Progress, organizing events and conferences on various social and political issues.

Vincent Paolo Villano obtained a BA degree in Political Science, Education, and Queer Studies from American University between 2004 and 2008. In 2007, Vincent also participated in a program on Gender and Sexuality at the University of Amsterdam.