About Us
Since its revitalization in 2005, the Staten Island Young Republican Club has been one of New York City's premier political organizations for young conservatives ages 18-40.
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Featured in City&State magazine, on Fox News, and by countless other publications, the club has earned a reputation for bold leadership, grassroots impact, and an unwavering commitment to protecting the values that make Staten Island a great place to work and live.
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A chartered member of the New York State Young Republicans and auxiliary of the Staten Island Republican Party, our members are effectuating change at every level and around the nation!
Our Leadership
Robert Birkhead
​President
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Robert is a healthcare administrator at New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Hospital and also serves as a community liaison for New York State Senator and Deputy Minority Leader Andrew Lanza. His previous work includes constituent services for former Congressman Daniel Donovan. He holds a Bachelor of Sciences degree in Business Administration, Management, and Operations, and is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration (MBA).
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Robert has volunteered on numerous political campaigns, traveling to battlegrounds in New Hampshire and Pennsylvania to support President Donald J. Trump.
Joseph Maligno
Vice President
Shawn Abraham
Treasurer & Finance Director
Hanane Dbajat
Secretary
Jordan Hafizi
Chair of the Board
Antonique Rivela
Chair of Membership
ToniAnn Crispino
Chair of Events & Communications Director
John Rinaudo
Special Advisor
Michael Pardo
Parliamentarian