Leadership Team
Joni founded YNY in 1994 after a distinguished career in New York government. She served as a New York State Assembly Member representing Brooklyn's Park Slope, Windsor Terrace, Kensington, and Flatbush neighborhoods. Before that, she held roles as Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the NYS Assembly, Director of Communications for the Assembly Majority, and Assistant Commissioner for the NYC Department of Aging. Joni has been recognized in the Brooklyn Power 100, the Citywide Power 100 Women, and has built YNY into one of New York's most respected boutique public affairs firms.
Jamie joined YNY in 1998 and has been instrumental in the firm's growth into one of New York's leading public affairs practices. Before joining YNY, Jamie served as Senior Account Executive at Geto & deMilly Public Relations, Chief of Staff and Press Secretary to Assemblyman Roberto Ramirez, and on the staff of the Speaker of the NYC Council. Jamie holds an MA in Public Relations and Public Policy from Boston University and has been recognized by City & State as a 40 Under 40 honoree.
Jeff came to YNY from Bank Street College of Education, bringing a unique perspective on education policy and public advocacy. He previously served as Legislative Assistant to Assembly Member Walter Mosley and holds an MA in Public Policy from Stony Brook University. Jeff has been recognized by City & State as a 40 Under 40 honoree.
Kate brings nearly two decades of experience in public service, healthcare, and community engagement to YNY. She previously served as Chief of Staff for a NYS Assembly member and as Director of Community Relations at Maimonides Medical Center, where she began in 2017. Kate's deep roots in Brooklyn's civic landscape make her an invaluable resource for clients navigating complex community dynamics.
Dallas Trombley joined YNY after 16 years in the New York State Assembly and three years at the State Department of Financial Services. At DFS he liaised with the Legislature on Insurance, Banking and Cryptocurrency policy. While at the Assembly, Dallas drafted and negotiated Labor, Retirement & Social Security, Insurance, Corporations and Real Property Taxation policy on behalf of the Assembly Majority Conference. He holds a master's degree from SUNY Albany in American Political and Economic History and a bachelor's in Creative Writing. Dallas has also built 14 boats and publishes books about his water adventures on American rivers and the Erie Canal.