Public Service Leader & Former NYC Council Speaker; President & CEO at Win; Advocate for Affordable Housing
Christine Quinn Biography
Christine C. Quinn is a public servant known for her work in New York City government, advocacy for underserved communities, and leadership in social justice initiatives. Quinn began her career as a housing organizer, supporting low-income tenants and protecting affordable housing. She later served as executive director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project and was appointed to the NYC Police/Community Relations Task Force.
As a member of the New York City Council, Quinn served as Speaker for seven years, becoming the first woman and the first openly gay person to hold the position. She was the highest-ranking openly LGBTQ+ official in New York City during her tenure. Quinn advanced legislation and policies in public safety, early childhood education, small business relief, hunger and nutrition, and affordable housing. She renewed incentives for developers to build affordable units and passed laws allowing legal action against landlords who threatened tenants or failed to provide essential services. Quinn also led environmental initiatives, including legislation requiring manufacturers to collect and recycle electronic waste and establishing a plastic bag recycling program.
Quinn played a significant role in the passage of marriage equality in the New York State Legislature and has been active in LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights advocacy. She led efforts to address sexual assault on college campuses through legislative action. Quinn has contributed political analysis on CNN and MSNBC.
After her political career, Quinn became president and CEO of Win, New York's largest provider of temporary housing for homeless women and families. The organization operates 12 shelters and 335 supportive housing units, serving approximately 1,700 families each night. At Win, Quinn launched a campaign called "the Forgotten Face of Homelessness" to raise public awareness and influence policy. She continues to engage with policymakers and advocate for homelessness response, charter reform, and protections for vulnerable communities in New York City.
Christine Quinn Videos
A Quintessential Politician - Christine Quinn 2013 - YouTube
Throughout her campaign to be mayor, Christine C. Quinn, the New York City Council speaker, has repeatedly had to address criticism of her role in...
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