George D. Mihaltses

Appointed Vice President of Government and Community Affairs in 2009, George D. Mihaltses acts as The New York Public Library’s liaison with elected officials and their staffs at the federal, state, and city levels. His responsibilities include planning, developing, and implementing strategies for sustaining and increasing government support of the Library and its programs. During his tenure, the Library has seen public expense and capital funding reach historic levels. Mihaltses also led the development and implementation of the library's Building for You community outreach program, connecting the NYPL more deeply with the communities it serves.

Mihaltses previously served as chief of staff to New York City Council Member Peter F. Vallone, Jr., Chairman of the Council’s Public Safety Committee. He was responsible for managing all aspects of the office’s daily operations, including legislation, budget, communications, and constituent services. Additionally, he was responsible for handling the office’s land use and zoning matters and assisted in the preparation of Public Safety Committee hearings. Active in the community, Mihaltses serves on Community Planning Board 11 in northeast Queens as a member of the Zoning and Budget Committees. He also serves as a board member of the Astoria Performing Arts Center and HANAC, the largest Greek-American social services organization in the country.

Mihaltses has a BA from Fordham University, where he graduated summa cum laude, and a JD from St. John's University. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi and the National Jesuit Honor Society.