Juliana Hernandez-Commisso

Juliana Hernandez-Commisso currently serves as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Policy Implementation and Deputy Chief of Staff at The State University of New York since November 2020. Previously, Juliana held multiple positions within the New York State Senate, including Director of Albany Operations for Senator Jose M. Serrano, where responsibilities included supervising staff, advising on relevant issues, and managing the Senator’s schedule and legislation. Juliana also worked as Albany Office Manager and Deputy Director of Communications & Legislation, focusing on press relations and legislative support. Earlier experience includes a role as a Communications Specialist at Association Development Group, Inc., and as a News Assistant at WNYT. Juliana holds a Master of Public Administration from Marist College and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Communications from The College of Saint Rose.