Chris Hahn

Christopher Hahn is a political commentator consultant and attorney, based in New York. Christopher's skill in dealing with public policy issues was honed during five years he served as an aide to United States Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.). During that time, his responsibilities included dealing with post 9/11 Homeland Security activities, federal environmental matters and economic development. His responsibilities included coordinating regional, federal, state and local interagency initiatives. During his time as Chief Deputy County Executive for Nassau County, Chris was the senior appointed official under County Executive Thomas Suozzi. Chris was primarily responsible for directing and managing the daily administration, communications and operations of county government. Nassau County had a $2.6 billion budget, 8,700 employees and 47 departments. Duties included dealing with the entire legislative agenda, overseeing contracts, personnel decisions, coordination with federal, state and local governments and officials, supervision of all communications and press activities and the preparation and management of the budget. As the president and CEO of the United Way of Long Island, he oversaw the operational management and fundraising activities of the organization. By leading their strategic planning, he completed the conversion to the national Community Impact Model. Program activities included many new initiatives. Christopher is an adjunct professor of American History at Hofstra University and a former member of the Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) Board. He is a highly-sought after political commentator and is a regular guest on Fox News Channel, Fox Business News and News 12 Long Island and is a regular contributor to Politico's Arena. Christopher serves on the boards of United Way of Long Island, The Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum, The Cradle of Aviation Air & Space Museum and the University at Albany Alumni Association. He is an avid runner, tri-athlete and an accomplished improv comic. Christopher earned his B.A. at the University at Albany, and his J.D. at St. John's University School of Law.