T. Missy Balmir

T. Missy Balmir has spent more than twenty years at the intersection of politics, government, and community engagement in New Jersey. She has provided campaign strategies for some of the state’s most high-profile races and advised organizations on how to connect meaningfully with diverse communities. Her public service experience spans senior leadership roles in federal, state, and municipal government, where she focused on operations, intergovernmental affairs, and stakeholder engagement. She brings the unique perspective of having worked both behind the scenes in government and on the front lines of electoral politics. Missy earned her degree in political science from Rider University and a Master of Public Affairs and Politics from the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy. She was a Graduate Fellow at the Eagleton Institute of Politics (’00 GF) and currently serves as an adjunct professor at the Institute