August 24, 2020
City & State New York
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Life after pu blic offic e has worked ou t well for two-time mayoral c andidate Freddy Ferrer.
41 MONICA MARTINEZ
Monica Martinez often sides with Republicans.
respective runs for U.S. Senate. On top of creating another consulting firm, the Hamilton Campaign Network, the pair has also created the Manhattan Times and Bronx Free Press.
39 FRANKIE MIRANDA
STATE SENATE; EPA
President and CEO Hispanic Federation Frankie Miranda rose to president and CEO of the Hispanic Federation after proving his mettle in various capacities within the organization, including senior vice president and executive vice president. He helped expand the Hispanic Federation’s footprint by opening field offices in Florida
State Senator She may be pegged as a progressive Democrat, but state Sen. Monica Martinez has become quite the swing voter, thanks to her affiliation with the “Long Island Six,” a moderate group inspired by the bygone Independent Democratic Conference. The Brentwood, Long Island, native has sided with Republicans on bills ranging from allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain state-issued driver’s licenses to rent reform. Facing reelection this year, Martinez has introduced a bill that amends bail reform.
and Puerto Rico, throwing the weight of the 30-yearold nonprofit behind recent recovery efforts there.
40 ROSSANA ROSADO
New York Secretary of State Confirmed as Secretary to the New York State Department of State in 2016, Rosanna Rosado has overseen major initiatives, including the legalization of professional mixed martial arts and greater services to the immigrant population. Born and raised in the Bronx, Rosado also served as publisher and editor of the influential El Diario La Prensa publication, and is a winner of Peabody and Emmy awards.
the U.S. Virgin Islands and several tribal regions. That includes mandating a massive cleanup job of the Hudson River by General Electric, and announcing an action plan to address the handling of PFAS contaminants found in drinking water.
43 TONIO BURGOS
Founder and CEO Tonio Bu rgos & Assoc iates Tonio Burgos has navigated the lobbying world thanks in no small part to his knowledge of Albany politics that began when he was a top aide to Gov. Mario Cuomo. His relationship with the Cuomos has continued; he donated $85,000 to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign. Cuomo later appointed Burgos to the Hurricane Maria Memorial Commission, which unveiled a memorial for victims of the catastrophic natural disaster.
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PETER LOPEZ
FERNANDO FERRER
Peter Lopez is juggling a number of environmental hazards of critical importance as regional administrator to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 2, which covers New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico,
Life after public office has worked out well for Fernando “Freddy” Ferrer, co-chair of Mercury, the global public strategy firm with past clients that include WeWork, Charter Communications, and American Transit Company. In addition to his position at
Regional Administrator Environmental Protec tion Agenc y Region 2
Co-chair Merc u ry