For this installment of the ABNY University series, Michael Aaron McKenna Miller, Senior Advisor at Assemble, political consultant, and digital marketing expert, outlined successful campaign strategies as applied to political and grassroots lobbying campaigns.

ABNY hosted a lively discussion between Young Professionals (YPs) who debated the merits and drawbacks of the Amazon HQ2 deal in Long Island City. Group discussions were facilitated by experts Maria Doulis, Citizens Budget Commission; Purnima Kapur, formerly of the Department of City Planning (DCP); Regina Myer, Downtown Brooklyn Partnership; Sarni Nairn, Lyft; and Matthew [...]

The YPs joined Frances Bronet, President of Pratt Institute, at the Manhattan campus where she discussed her career, Pratt's mission and current initiatives, and her insight into civic engagement and leadership.

Jeff Barker, Metro Segment Executive and New York State President for Bank of America, shared his journey to his current role and provided the YPs with insight into life at Bank of America.

YPs were invited to join David Van Zandt, President of the New School, to discuss the university's distinctive vision to use its 100-year legacy of "new" to respond to dramatic shifts in the education landscape.

Director of DCP and Chair of the City Planning Commission Marisa Lago held a candid conversation on her career path and experience as the City Planning Commission Chair.

Real estate developer Harry Macklowe offered ABNY YPs the unique opportunity to view and to discuss his proposal for a new building which would be the tallest in Midtown Manhattan.

Patrick Orecki of the Citizens Budget Commission provided an analysis of the New York State budget process and an update on the fiscal year 2020 budget.

Council Member Powers discussed his path to public service and his legislative vision for New York City and his district compromising the East Side and Midtown Manhattan

In honor of Earth Day, YPs worked with Hudson River Park Friends Green Team to participate in gardening and maintenance projects. Volunteers engaged in a team­ building activity to connect to the park and nearby communities.

YPs gathered to watch the Netflix documentary, Knock Down the House, featuring four women running for Congress in the 2018 elections. Viewers then participated in a lively discussion after the film.

Jessica Yager, former Executive Director of NYU's Furman Center and current Vice President of Policy and Planning at Women In Need, led an informational discussion regarding State rent regulations and proposals to change current laws.