Brian-Christopher Antonio Cunningham is a proud son of Brooklyn. He was born and raised in the neighborhood of Flatbush, attended Brooklyn based schools, from his early days at Pre-School Minds all the way to his college education at CUNY. Throughout his life, Brian has dedicated himself to giving back to the community that continues to support him in his endeavors.

Brian’s life is all about service. He currently works as the Chief of Staff to Council Member Laurie Cumbo, serving Brooklyn’s 35th Council District. Prior to his new role, he He also served as Special Assistant to New York State Senator Kevin S. Parker of the 21st Senate District in Brooklyn, NY. Brian’s work has taken him from community events to official meetings where his job is to ensure that the interests of the community are met and the voices of its people are heard.

Brian’s community work is not limited to working directly with those in political office. He has spent years engaging with Brooklyn business owners and residents -particularly youth in Flatbush, East New York, Brownsville, and Canarsie. As a former employee of CAMBA, Brian has worked in several school settings, serving as an Advocate Counselor assisting youth ages 16-21 years old in the pursuit of their academic and post high school goals. He has also assisted Brooklyn youth in their endeavors to find jobs and develop careers in his roles at other companies including the Summer Youth Employment Program.

Even Brian’s hobbies speak to his dedication to service and the Brooklyn community. As a lifelong member of the Lenox Road Baptist Church, Brian has supported several outreach ministries there serving as Basketball Coach, Mentor, Sunday School Teacher, Youth Leader, and Communications Director. He also sits as Vice-Chairman on the board of Young Movement, a non-for profit “action tank” based in New York that provides research and pathways for young professionals in New York to be involved in advocacy and progressive politics. Brian married his longtime sweetheart, Stephanie Johnson, in 2012. The two live in Brooklyn with their dog Alex.