2020
NATHALIA
FERNANDEZ
ASSEMBLYWOMAN
DISTRICT 80
Nathalia Fernandez has been serving as an Assemblywoman in District 80. She is the
daughter of immigrant parents and was raised to understand the benefit of a strong work
ethic. Her father, William, migrated with his family from Cuba to the Bronx at a young age and
started his own business painting apartments in his late teens to help his father support the
family. Fernandez’s mother, Sonia, came to the United States from Colombia and found her
home in the neighborhood of Bedford Park.
Upon graduating from Hofstra University, she found herself volunteering for change within the
Bronx. Fernandez was driven by her compassion for her peers and neighbors, and it was no
surprise when she served the 80th Assembly District as chief of staff to former Assemblyman
Mark Gjonaj.
During her time in the 80th Assembly District, Fernandez has led numerous projects and
initiatives. Under her direction, the Assembly office provided internships and numerous
volunteer opportunities to high school and college students, organized events and health care
services for seniors and planned numerous community events.
In early 2017, Fernandez joined the Executive Chamber at the highest level of state
government as the Bronx regional representative for Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Fernandez has
worked with all sectors of government and community stakeholders to advance projects and
services that benefit constituents. In addition to her numerous responsibilities, she educated
the borough on the availability of the Excelsior Scholarship and the paid family leave program.
Fernandez was active in awarding $10 million to the Bronx Civic Center under the governor’s
Downstate Revitalization Initiative.
POWER WOMEN BRONX