Brian-Christopher A. Cunningham is a Democratic New York State Assembly Member, representing the 43rd District in Brooklyn. He also serves as the 1st Vice President of the Association of Black, Puerto Rican, Hispanic, and Asian Legislators.

Brian is the son of Jamaican immigrant parents who instilled in him the values of hard work and public service from an early age. He attended New York City public schools and is a child of Flatbush, the community that has helped him grow into the man he is today.

Brian began his career as an advocate counselor for CAMBA, assisting at-potential young people in reaching their academic goals and overcoming barriers. He has served as a senior aide in numerous legislative offices within the New York State Senate and the New York City Council as well as with President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Alliance.

Through his personal and professional experiences, Brian has seen firsthand the historic lack of resources District 43 receives and the need for strong leadership to build power in a community that has been left behind by New York’s leaders. This reality has inspired Brian to dedicate his life to public service and give back to the community that raised him.

Brian and his wife, Stephanie, were married on October 11, 2012 at Lenox Road Baptist Church. Stephanie is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Museum Hue. They continue to live in Flatbush together.