Rachel May - Power Voter

Rachel May

Office:

New York State Senate, District 53 (2019 - Present)

Political Experience

Office:

New York State Senate, District 53 (2019 - Present)

Political Experience

Quick Facts

Full Name:
Rachel May
Gender:
Female
Home City:
Syracuse, NY
Family:
Married; 1 Child

Personal Details

Certified, Russian Studies, Princeton University
MPS, Environmental Science: Environmental Communications, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York (SUNY-ESF), 2001-2003
PhD, Slavic Languages, Stanford University, 1985-1990
MLitt, Modern Languages, Oxford University, 1978-1981
BA, Slavic Languages, Princeton University, 1974-1978

Certified, Russian Studies, Princeton University
MPS, Environmental Science: Environmental Communications, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York (SUNY-ESF), 2001-2003
PhD, Slavic Languages, Stanford University, 1985-1990
MLitt, Modern Languages, Oxford University, 1978-1981
BA, Slavic Languages, Princeton University, 1974-1978
Former Intern, City of Syracuse Planning Department
Sustainability Education Coordinator, Syracuse University, 2009-2019
Director, Office of Environment and Society, Syracuse University/College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York (SUNY-ESF), 2003-2009
Associate Professor of Russian, Macalester College, 1992-2001
Professor of Russian, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1990-1992

Certified, Russian Studies, Princeton University
MPS, Environmental Science: Environmental Communications, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York (SUNY-ESF), 2001-2003
PhD, Slavic Languages, Stanford University, 1985-1990
MLitt, Modern Languages, Oxford University, 1978-1981
BA, Slavic Languages, Princeton University, 1974-1978
Former Intern, City of Syracuse Planning Department
Sustainability Education Coordinator, Syracuse University, 2009-2019
Director, Office of Environment and Society, Syracuse University/College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York (SUNY-ESF), 2003-2009
Associate Professor of Russian, Macalester College, 1992-2001
Professor of Russian, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1990-1992
Senator, New York State Senate, District 53, 2019-present
Candidate, New York State Senate, District 53, 2018, 2020

Chair, Aging Committee

Member, Agriculture Committee

Member, Cultural Affairs, Tourism, Parks and Recreation Committee

Member, Elections Committee

Member, Environmental Conservation Committee

Member, Higher Education Committee

Chair, Legislative Commission on Rural Resources

Member, State-Native American Relations Committee

Certified, Russian Studies, Princeton University
MPS, Environmental Science: Environmental Communications, College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York (SUNY-ESF), 2001-2003
PhD, Slavic Languages, Stanford University, 1985-1990
MLitt, Modern Languages, Oxford University, 1978-1981
BA, Slavic Languages, Princeton University, 1974-1978
Former Intern, City of Syracuse Planning Department
Sustainability Education Coordinator, Syracuse University, 2009-2019
Director, Office of Environment and Society, Syracuse University/College of Environmental Science and Forestry, State University of New York (SUNY-ESF), 2003-2009
Associate Professor of Russian, Macalester College, 1992-2001
Professor of Russian, State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1990-1992
Senator, New York State Senate, District 53, 2019-present
Candidate, New York State Senate, District 53, 2018, 2020
Member, City of Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals, 2015-present
Member, 16th Ward Committee, Onondaga County Democratic Committee
Treasurer, Armory Square Playwrights
Former Board Member, Forging Our Community's United Strength (FOCUS) Syracuse
Treasurer, John and LaRee Caughey Foundation
Former Member, Mayor Miner, Transition Team for Sustainability
Member, Onondaga Lake Watershed Partnership
Former Volunteer, Oxfam International
Former Resident Director, Russkii Dom (Russian House), Stanford University
Recycling Coordinator, Westcott Street Cultural Fair
Vice Chair/Member, Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency, 2009-2014
Chair, Recycling Committee, Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency, 2010-2013
Chair, Ad-hoc Greenhouse Gas Subcommittee, Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency, 2007-2010