ABOUT GENESIS
A Champion for Newburgh
Orange County Legislator Genesis Ramos is a lifelong resident of the City of Newburgh and the proud daughter of Honduran immigrants. As the first woman of color elected to the Orange County Legislature, Genesis has been a strong, consistent, and courageous voice. Genesis began her career in public service at the age of 19 in the nonprofit sector in Newburgh. Over the years, she has joined various municipal and nonprofit boards and ultimately ran for Orange County Legislator, winning her election in 2021. She has been dedicated to improving communities, fighting for justice, and serving as an advocate.
Genesis served as the Founding Executive Director of the Desmond Community Center for Community Engagement & Wellness at Mount Saint Mary College. Under her leadership, she established the center, providing free health and wellness services for the community. The center continues to operate successfully to this day. She has received multiple awards, including 40 under 40 awards, and has been honored as a Young Leader by the Orange County Democratic Committee. A homeowner in Newburgh, she loves supporting local businesses and is present in her community. She has built strong coalitions both within and outside county government to ensure she represents everyone effectively.
A Proven Leader
In a historic appointment, Genesis was named Chair of the Legislature’s Human Services Committee in 2025, showcasing her strong leadership and commitment to her district and all Orange County residents. In her role, Genesis provides legislative oversight for the Department of Social Services, Veterans Services, the Office for the Aging, and the Employment and Training Center in the county. Additionally, she has led efforts to address the housing crisis and was instrumental in the bipartisan creation of the Housing Task Force.
Genesis has strongly advocated for government accountability, consistently speaking truth to power and standing against corruption. She has advocated for improvements to public transportation. She has also actively supported funding for county parks and secured funding for parks and recreation in the city of Newburgh. Genesis has strongly supported higher education initiatives at SUNY Orange and has backed programs that enhance employment, training, and workforce development in the county. Her commitment to county union workers was evident in her leadership role in supporting the 2024 CSEA contract, which led to a fair agreement. Genesis remains dedicated to her work for our community and will build on the proven successes achieved during her first term.
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