Chantel Burnash joined Ostroff Associates in February 2018 with a strong background in state and local government relations. As Director of Operations, she brings a keen aptitude for organizational management and substantial experience supporting the firm’s public affairs and advocacy consulting efforts. She additionally manages the full planning and execution of firm events.
Before joining the firm, Chantel worked at Capitalize Albany Corporation, where she provided executive and administrative support for the President and managed the operations of three Boards, helping advance the organization’s economic development initiatives. Prior to that, she spent nine years at a government affairs firm, serving as a key point of contact between lobbyists, clients, legislators, and government agencies, ensuring effective coordination across policy and government affairs projects. Earlier in her career, she worked under Governor George E. Pataki’s administration as an Appointments Officer in the State Capitol and as a Special Assistant to the Deputy Commissioner at the Empire State Development Corporation, where she supported economic development programs across New York State.
In 2023, Chantel was recognized on City & State Magazine’s “Responsible 100” list for her commitment to uplifting local charities such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, as well as for her work at Ostroff engaging in community partnerships and civic impact initiatives with organizations including the South End Children's Cafe, the Albany County Department for Children, Youth and Families, and Feed Albany.
Chantel earned her Master of Business Administration from The Sage Colleges and a bachelor’s degree from The College of Saint Rose.
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