Joseph Giannetto

Joseph Giannetto currently serves as Senior Director of Lawmaker Engagement at The States Project since January 2023. Previously, Joseph held several roles at Everytown for Gun Safety from December 2017 to January 2023, culminating in the position of Regional Director of State Affairs, where leadership of a cross-functional team across eleven states focused on implementing state legislative plans for gun violence prevention. Earlier experience includes serving as Director of Public Policy for State Senator Daniel Squadron, managing legislative matters and operations while advocating for various reforms, as well as roles as Legislative Fellow in the New York State Senate and President Obama Organizing Fellow with Organizing for America. Joseph began a career in education as a U.S. History and Government Teacher in the Saratoga Springs City School District. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Teaching from Clarkson University and a Bachelor of Arts in History and Political Science from the State University of New York at Oswego.