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Karines Reyes
Democratic, Working Families
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Current Occupation
Oncology Nurse, Montefiore Health System; Vice Chair of the Bargaining Unit at Einstein Medical Center for the NYS Nurses Association
Previous Occupation
Business Associate, Mount Sinai Health System
Customer Service Representative, Aramark Healthcare
Health Information Management, Mount Sinai Health System
Education
Chamberlain College of Nursing, BSN in Registered Nursing
CUNY Bronx Community College, AS in Nursing
City University of New York-Baruch College
Design and Visual Communications
Organizational Affiliation
Organization for International Development: Medical Mission to Haiti - April 2013; Member, Parkchester NAACP
Candidate Statement
The strength and resilience that I see in my patients as a frontline caregiver at Montefiore Medical Center has inspired me to serve our community. Our District and community is diverse, hardworking, and reflects the best parts of the Bronx and our city. However, the Bronx and our district continue to face real challenges that I am determined to meet head-on as your member of the New York State Assembly.
It is critical that we continue to fight to improve our community’s health and increase access to affordable comprehensive health care. However, this alone will not be enough to improve our community’s health. Improved education and access to better jobs can ensure that our community grows sustainably. We must also ensure that longtime residents of our community are able to stay in this community and that we create affordable housing to support our residents.