Emily Giske

Emily Giske is a government affairs specialist with extensive experience in Albany and New York City. For the past decade, she has been a lobbyist for corporations, financial institutions, not-for-profit entities and local municipalities.

Emily has secured millions of dollars for the renovation of a hospital emergency room, helped negotiate a multi-million dollar energy deal for a major company and navigated legislation for a prominent New York entertainment company, ultimately guarding their intellectual property rights.

Emily is a former political consultant and has been an advisor to various elected officials, including members of Congress and the New York State Legislature. In September 1996, she served as a Vice-Chair of the New York State Democratic Party and three years later was elected to the Democratic National Committee.

Emily is often sought after for comment by the New York Times, USA Today and other leading media organizations for her insights on New York politics. She has appeared on NBC’s Nightly News, WABC and New York 1.

Emily holds a bachelor’s degree from George Washington University and a Master’s Degree in Public Policy from The New School in New York City.