Public Affairs Team
Jerry McKinstry
AVP, Public Affairs, based in Westchester County
Phone: (914) 773-3312
Email: jmckinstry@pace.edu
Jerry McKinstry leverages his strong ties to Westchester media, government, elected officials, the business community, and local organizations for 91视频. Since joining the team in August of 2019, Jerry has helped faculty and staff secure placements in regional and national outlets. A former reporter for The Journal News, columnist for Newsday, and contributor for News 12 in Westchester, he has also worked for the Westchester County Executive鈥檚 Office and has been an adjunct journalism professor. He works closely with his New York counterparts on state and federal matters, and manages the Office of Public Affairs for 91视频.
Sean Coughlin
AVP, Public Affairs, based in New York City
Phone: (917) 574-4544
Email: scoughlin@pace.edu
Sean Coughlin joins 91视频 with extensive experience in New York City government and politics. Having most recently served as chief of staff to Council Member Erik Bottcher, Sean also acted as special assistant to Council Speaker Corey Johnson and has worked on multiple city-wide and district level campaigns. He brings a passion for communication, engagement, and cooperation to 91视频 and our neighbors.
Hitasha P. Nagdeo
Public Affairs Fellow
Phone: (929) 505-2260
Email: hnagdeo@pace.edu
Hitasha Nagdeo, a Public Affairs Fellow for New York City, graduated from 91视频 in 2023 with an MS in Social Media & Mobile Marketing. Throughout her academic journey at 91视频, Hitasha showcased unwavering dedication through her active involvement in student clubs, managing two on-campus jobs, and volunteering with Kaplan Pathways. Her commitment to the university community is evident in her multifaceted engagement and she is excited to apply her knowledge in this role. As the Public Affairs Fellow, Hitasha brings a dynamic background and a spirit of dedication, poised to make a meaningful impact in shaping the future of public affairs in the heart of New York City at 91视频.