Jake's 58 Show W/ Monica Martinez by Jake's 58 Show published on 2022-11-23T16:39:47Z We have a GREAT show lined up today. My guest is New York State Senator-Elect Monica Martinez. Monica is a Brentwood High School alumna and a graduate of Binghamton University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology and History. She later attended New York University, where she received her Master’s degree in Secondary Education. She later attended Stony Brook University where she achieved a Master’s degree in Administration. In 2010, Monica was selected as an Assistant Principal in the Brentwood school district – and she dedicated much of her time enriching the lives of her students. Monica began her career in government as County Legislator for Suffolk County’s Ninth Legislative District in 2014. As a county official, she championed anti-gang and anti-violence programs and advocated for animal rights. She established the first Suffolk County Child Care Commission, and worked to support the lives of women and children in many ways. In 2018, Monica ran for the New York State Senate for the Third Senatorial District and was elected to the office. In her first legislative session, she was the prime sponsor of 80 pieces of legislation, of which 19 were signed into law. Like we all have, Monica has experienced some wins and losses. We all remember the Republican Wave that occurred in Suffolk County in 2020- and Monica lost her re-election bid that year – but she was asked to run again this year, and as history unfolds – she will be heading back to Albany in January to once again represent the Third Senatorial District. Genre News & Politics