About Kamillah

Kamillah M. Hanks proudly serves as the New York City Council Member for the North Shore of Staten Island. representing District 49.  Elected in 2021, Council Member Hanks has delivered tangible results, securing $75 million in funding for schools, parks, healthcare, cultural organizations, public safety initiatives, and non-profits. Partnering with the Administration led by Mayor Eric Adams, Kamillah helped secure a historic $426 million investment to revitalize the North Shore waterfront, creating accessible spaces, economic opportunities, and affordable housing.

Kamillah’s commitment to her community spans over two decades. She is the founder of the Historic Tappen Park Community Partnership, an initiative boosting cultural and economic development in Stapleton and surrounding neighborhoods.  Additionally, she pioneered Staten Island’s first YouthBuild program, providing out-of-school and out-of-work young adults with vocational training, leadership development, and life skills.  In 2018, YouthBuild Staten Island earned $1.1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Labor.

During the pandemic, Kamillah partnered with small business owners and YouthBuild students to manufacture and donate over 5,000 face shields to frontline workers across Staten Island and New York City.

With a background in marketing and finance, over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors, and a record of transformative leadership, Council Member Kamillah Hanks remains dedicated to building a safer, more inclusive, and prosperous future for the North Shore of Staten Island.