Stephen Krasner

Stephen L. Krasner, an active member of the community has been a longtime advocate and champion of causes that affect the community and people around him. Stephen ran for the position of Supervisor in the Town of Newburgh. In this capacity he brought the public spotlight on issues ranging from environmental concerns, employee safety, and financial scrutiny for the taxpayer. Additionally, Stephen became aware and brought the issue of accountability and public scrutiny of the misbehavior and questionable practices of local elected officials. Stephen continues to play an active role in watchdog activism both privately and publicly for many causes.

He has launched projects in both the nonprofit and private sectors. Stephen earned his Master’s of Science in Nonprofit Management from Milano School of International Affairs, Management and Urban Policy, while working full-time as a Senior Litigation Paralegal in some of the country's top international law firms.

Stephen served as a Volunteer with the United States Peace Corps from 2001-2003. In this role, he was able to see firsthand how his unique blend of people skills and project-planning expertise would benefit local development over a long term. Stationed in Luz de America, Ecuador, his achievements include partnering with an international nonprofit organization to secure new computers for the town’s schools, leading community-based banking and small business initiatives, developing and conducting interdisciplinary classes for local youth, and working closely with an NGO to provide health-related services and products.

Stephen graduated from the University of Hartford in 1999 with a B.A. in Political Science and History