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Alexandra S. Obremski

New City,NY

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives, particularly in the fields of affordable housing and community development. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director

County of Rockland, Office of Community Development
01.2022 - Current
  • Successfully create and administer $13.5 million housing loan fund.
  • Lead team of 8 professionals in the award, administration, and monitoring of $3.7 million in federal and state grants per year on average.
  • Collaborate with municipal and not for profit leaders and affordable housing developers to fund and accomplish activities that improve the quality of life for low to moderate income residents, including new housing construction, rehabilitation, and acquisition.
  • Spearheaded the County’s first comprehensive housing needs assessment.
  • Lead marketing and educational campaign with extensive public engagement.
  • Create and implement policies and procedures to ensure consistency with regulatory guidelines.
  • Provide training and technical support to grant recipients building long-term administrative capacity.
  • Coordinate with federal, state, and local officials to better serve County residents.
  • Monitor and analyze housing legislation to guide compliance and strategic planning.
  • Diversify the County’s funding portfolio by identifying and securing new grant opportunities.
  • Host housing forums and conferences, bringing together experts and stakeholders to inform policy and public awareness.
  • Consistently meet critical deadlines while managing complex, multi-source funding streams.

Principal Assistant County Attorney

County of Rockland, Department of Law
06.2018 - 12.2021
  • Advised County boards and departments on federal, state, and local law, ensuring compliance and informed governance.
  • Served as General Counsel to the Fair Housing Board, providing legal strategy and oversight.
  • Provided legal counsel on EEOC and HUD matters, including HR investigations and compliance.
  • Developed policies to address federal grant compliance and resolve audit findings.
  • Drafted and reviewed contracts, local laws, resolutions, and policies safeguarding the interests of the County.
  • Led crisis response, advising on legal risks and monitoring legislation affecting County operations.
  • Trained department heads, board members, and staff on legal standards and best practices, provided legal analysis during board meetings.
  • Monitored legislative developments at federal and state level providing guidance on potential impacts on County operations.
  • Issued legal opinions to guide decision-making.

Senior Attorney

New York State Liquor Authority, Office of Counsel
03.2017 - 06.2018
  • Investigated and prosecuted complex civil enforcement cases involving major violations of Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws (ABCL).
  • Negotiated substantial civil penalties and settlements for ABCL violations.
  • Litigated key cases and represented the Authority in appellate and high-stakes court proceedings.
  • Supervised attorneys and support staff, managing caseloads and ensuring quality legal work.
  • Advised Authority units on compliance and regulatory matters.
  • Drafted and reviewed Declaratory Rulings, Industry Advisories, regulations, and legislation in coordination with General Counsel.
  • Contributed to policy development and regulatory strategy.
  • Oversaw the agency’s FOIL program, ensuring transparency and legal compliance.

Human Rights Specialist I

New York State Division of Human Rights
01.2016 - 03.2017
  • Conducted field and office activities to implement anti-discrimination programs and foster positive intergroup relations across social, racial, ethnic, and religious communities.
  • Educated complainants, respondents, and witnesses on their rights and responsibilities under the NYS Human Rights Law and federal Fair Housing Act.
  • Facilitated case resolution through conciliation efforts prior to formal determinations.
  • Designed and executed investigative plans; led interviews, gathered evidence, and authored detailed investigative reports with recommendations for final case determinations.

Education

J.D. -

St. John’s University School of Law

B.A. - History, Russian Language

State University of New York at Albany

Skills

  • Strategic relationship management
  • Organizational strategy development
  • Clear and concise communication
  • Analytical decision-making
  • Public policy engagement
  • Legal and regulatory compliance

Certification

  • State: New York and New Jersey
  • Federal: EDNY and SDNY

LANGUAGES

Russian

Timeline

Director

County of Rockland, Office of Community Development
01.2022 - Current

Principal Assistant County Attorney

County of Rockland, Department of Law
06.2018 - 12.2021

Senior Attorney

New York State Liquor Authority, Office of Counsel
03.2017 - 06.2018

Human Rights Specialist I

New York State Division of Human Rights
01.2016 - 03.2017

B.A. - History, Russian Language

State University of New York at Albany

J.D. -

St. John’s University School of Law

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

  • Corresponding Secretary, Rockland County Women’s Bar Association, 2022-present
  • Nominations Committee Delegate, Rockland County Women’s Bar Association, WBASNY, 2020-2022
  • Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress, Pattern Fellow, Class of 2021-2022
  • Leadership Rockland, Class of 2020
  • Selection Committee, Leadership Rockland, 2022-2025
  • Pace Law School, Land Use Leadership Alliance Training Program, 2019

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