For over five years, Lisa Hofflich served as senior advisor and regional director to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, overseeing the largest issues portfolio in the Senator’s office and playing a pivotal role in shaping federal policy on education, healthcare, aging, people with disabilities, women/children/families, AAPI, LGBTQ+, food policy and nutrition, agriculture, arts and culture, and fashion.  Ms. Hofflich initially honed her political expertise as a legislative advisor for New York State Assembly Members Sandra Galef and Amy Paulin, developing policy positions and steering key state legislation that addressed critical areas including child welfare, reproductive rights, and gender equality. Ms. Hofflich was also a leader in advocacy coalitions that spearheaded the passage of landmark state laws including the Trafficking Victims Protection and Justice Act, the Domestic Violence Survivors Justice Act, and the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act. She has also led the Westchester Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) and chaired the New York State Public Affairs Committee of the Junior League, where she led a coalition of 7,500 women in the fight to end human trafficking.  Ms. Hofflich is particularly committed to improving the lives and welfare of homeless LGBTQ youth who fall prey to sexual exploitation.  Today she serves as Senior Vice President of Actum LLC.