Griffin Galvin
Olmstead Intern
Griffin Galvin is a graduate student at the Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at SUNY Albany working toward his Master of Public Administration. In May 2024, he graduated from SUNY Albany with his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, achieving an overall GPA of 4.0. Griffin worked as the Olmstead Intern at the Office of the Chief Disability Officer from June to December 2024.
During his time at the office, he initiated the development of the New York State Harnessing Olmstead Progress for Everyone (HOPE) Action Plan, assisted in the operations of the Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council (MISCC), and coordinated and participated in events such as the Americans with Disabilities Act Anniversary Celebration and the Disability Rights & Employment Awareness Month (DREAM) Symposium.
Prior to his internship at the Chief Disability Office, Griffin participated in the 2023 New York State Undergraduate Session Assistants Program and achieved hands-on experience working in the legislative office of NYS Senator John W. Mannion. He then worked as a Legislative Intern for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer in Washington, DC as a part of Rockefeller College's selective Semester in Washington Program in the spring of 2024.
Most recently, Griffin served as a Graduate Scholar in the 2025 New York State Assembly Graduate Internship Program, working in the office of Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz during the 2025 Legislative Session. Griffin is public-service minded, passionate about crafting effective public policy, and committed to generating positive change in his community, state, and country. He is forever grateful for his internship at the Office of the Chief Disability Officer and hopes to continue fighting for disability rights in New York State and beyond.
Alex Goth
2025 Summer Fellow
Alex Goth joined the team as a Governor’s Summer Fellow. He is currently completing his Masters in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and brings policy and program management experience from his native Australia. Before his Masters, Alex worked in government and as a management consultant. At the latter, he helped establish the Australian branch of an advocacy and support group for employees with disability. This summer is his first time in the Capital District, so he welcomes food, culture and sightseeing recommendations!
Andrew Jin
2025 Summer Intern
Andrew Jin joined the team as the Olmstead Policy and Communications Intern. He is a rising senior at New York University majoring in Sociology and Anthropology, and ranks in the top 2% of his class with a 4.0 GPA. Andrew brings a strong foundation in research, writing, and community engagement, with past experience supporting initiatives focused on social equity and public service. He is excited to assist with drafting the Olmstead Plan and to support inclusive communications.
Amy Kim
2025 Summer Intern
Amy Kim (she/her) is an undergraduate student at Cornell University, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Global and Public Health Sciences. She is dedicated to understanding the intersection of disability rights, health equity, and government-based interventions. Amy ultimately seeks to amplify the voices of people with disabilities and challenge systemic inequalities through advocacy.
Amy served as the 2025 summer intern at the Office of Chief Disability Officer, providing assistance with policy-related work, supporting communication efforts, and engaging in other initiatives. She also contributed to the Olmstead Plan, specifically in the employment section. With a culmination of these experiences, she is motivated to be part of the change that dismantles barriers.
On campus, Amy is part of the Translator-Interpreter Program, volunteering as a Korean interpreter and translator in nearby Ithaca communities. She also advocates for accessibility at Cornell through the Disability Advocacy Union. Having played the violin for 10 years, Amy spends her time performing in senior citizen homes and teaching younger kids how to play.