This week, City & State named SKDKnickerbocker Managing Director Jennifer Cunningham to its “Albany Power 100” list. City & State’s list, which recognizes the most powerful people in New York state politics, judges individuals on their track record, their capacity to effect change, the constituency they work for and impact, and their proximity to other powerful figures.
Jennifer Cunningham, New York City Managing Director, SKDKnickerbocker
Jennifer Cunningham has worked for two of the most powerful officials in the state, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, and she maintains ties to both men. As New York City managing director at SKDKnickerbocker, the well-known progressive public relations firm, she has worked for many other top Democrats as well. Additionally, the former labor operative continues to advocate on behalf of major labor unions, such as her old employer, 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East.