Rebecca Schwartz is currently the Deputy Chief of Staff for New Jersey’s 38th Legislative District of Senator Joe Lagana, Assemblywoman Lisa Swain, and Assemblyman Chris Tully. From 2019 through September 2022, she worked as a Senior Aide to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy in the Department of Intergovernmental Affairs, assisting mayors, county-level officials, and members of Congress throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, she has served as a legislative advisor to then-Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker, Assemblyman Tim Eustace, and Assemblywoman Valerie Vainieri Huttle. On the campaign side, Schwartz is an alumna of the Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee, Hillary for America, and the Monmouth County Democrats.
“As the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor and the daughter of teachers, I was taught at an early age to be civically minded and active in the process to elect our community leaders,” said Schwartz. “Five years after joining the board, it is a privilege to serve Millennials for NJ as Chair and continue to support young current and future elected officials of New Jersey.”
Millennials for NJ, founded in 2019, is a Democratic organization which helps elect Millennial candidates to office. Since 2019, Millennials for NJ has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and has helped elect dozens of candidates.
Rebecca Schwartz has been named the chair of Millennials for NJ, a political organization dedicated to engaging and mobilizing young voters in New Jersey. Schwartz, a passionate advocate for social justice and progressive policies, brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her new role.
As chair of Millennials for NJ, Schwartz will be responsible for leading the organization’s efforts to educate and empower young voters in the state. This includes organizing voter registration drives, hosting educational events, and mobilizing young people to get involved in local and statewide elections.
Schwartz’s appointment comes at a critical time for young voters in New Jersey. With important elections on the horizon, including the gubernatorial race in 2021, the voices of young people are more important than ever. Millennials for NJ aims to ensure that the concerns and priorities of young voters are heard and represented in the political process.
In addition to her work with Millennials for NJ, Schwartz is also involved in a number of other progressive causes. She has been a vocal advocate for affordable housing, healthcare access, and environmental protection. Her passion for social justice and commitment to making a difference in her community make her a natural fit for the role of chair.
Schwartz’s leadership will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the organization and the young voters it serves. By engaging and mobilizing millennials in New Jersey, she is helping to shape the future of the state and ensure that the voices of young people are heard in the political process. With Schwartz at the helm, Millennials for NJ is poised to make a real difference in the upcoming elections and beyond.
