Assemblywoman Monique Chandler-Waterman is a dedicated community leader, public servant, and New York State legislator representing the 58th Assembly District in Brooklyn, which includes East Flatbush, parts of Canarsie, Brownsville and Crown Heights. A lifelong Brooklyn resident and daughter of Jamaican and Barbadian immigrants, she brings deep roots in community service and advocacy to her work in the State Assembly. Chandler-Waterman’s career in public service and community work began early. In 2005, she helped organize local block associations and quickly became known for her leadership on youth and education issues. In 2008 she co-founded a small nonprofit dedicated to providing wraparound services – academic, cultural, mental health, and violence-prevention programs – to families in her community. Her service also includes roles such as Civilian Advisor for the NYPD’s 67th Precinct, leadership in local block associations, and directing community outreach for then-City Council Member Jumaane Williams. Chandler-Waterman also worked on front-line public health and outreach efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic as Outreach Director for New York City’s Test & Trace Corps. In May 2022, Chandler-Waterman was elected to the New York State Assembly in a special election to succeed long-time legislator Nick Perry.
