Andrew Zwicker, a member of the NJ General Assembly representing the 16^th Legislative District, has named Petra Gaskins as his chief of staff, effective Monday, January 11, 2021.

“I am thrilled to welcome Petra Gaskins to my staff. She brings a tremendous amount of experience and a unique personal perspective into this role. Her deep desire to help others and to seek changes that improve people’s lives will be invaluable,” said Zwicker.

Gaskins formerly served as the director of Outreach & Programming for Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, from the 12^th Congressional District. In that role, she was responsible for the development and implementation of projects and programs to engage key constituency groups. Previously, she was as an aide to New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy in Intergovernmental Affairs where she served as the liaison to local officials in Mercer and Hunterdon counties. She began her career in government with Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman in constituent relations.

A graduate of Rider University, Gaskins takes great pride in mentoring the next generation of civic leaders by volunteering with New Leaders Council-New Jersey, according to a release from Zwicker’s office. She also is an advisor to the Mercer County Young Democrats.