Kiana Bierria-Anderson

A girl from Long Island

Kiana Bierria-Anderson is a lifelong activist and organizer fighting for economic, racial, and social justice. Originally from Long Island, she's dedicated her career to building power for marginalized communities and challenging systems of oppression. She has a proven track record of success in both electoral and movement politics, including:

Leading successful campaigns for progressive candidates at the local and state level.
Building and managing diverse teams of organizers and volunteers.
Developing and implementing effective strategies for grassroots organizing and coalition-building.
Providing strategic guidance and support to nonprofits and advocacy organizations working for social change.

Kiana is passionate about creating a more just and equitable world where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. She is a skilled communicator, fundraiser, and strategist, and she is committed to using her skills to uplift the voices of those who have been historically marginalized.

In her spare time, she indulges in hobbies like video gaming and creative writing.

Leadership Roles and Achievements

Chief of Staff (State of New York):
As Chief of Staff, Kiana managed legislative operations, team coordination, and strategic planning for public officials. She played a pivotal role in crafting policy agendas, managing constituent services, and ensuring effective communication between elected leaders, government agencies, and the public.

Legislative Assistant (State of New York):
In her role as a Legislative Assistant, Kiana gained hands-on experience in policy analysis, constituent outreach, and legislative research. She supported elected officials in drafting bills, analyzing policy implications, and advocating for community-driven solutions. During her tenure, Kiana focused on legislation that addressed equity, gender parity, and the needs of underserved communities.

Program Manager (New American Leaders):
At New American Leaders, Kiana’s impact expanded nationally as she spearheaded programs to recruit and train first- and second-generation immigrants and immigrant women to run for office. She provided one-on-one consultation to dozens of candidates, advising them on key campaign strategies such as fundraising, volunteer coordination, and navigating endorsement processes. Kiana also developed innovative programming to prepare candidates to use their lived experiences as powerful tools for connecting with diverse voter bases.

Campaign Manager:
Kiana has successfully managed political campaigns, leveraging her organizational skills, political acumen, and strategic vision to help candidates win elections. Her campaigns have focused on grassroots organizing, community engagement, and driving voter turnout. By building coalitions and fostering a team culture of empowerment, Kiana has earned a reputation for delivering results and creating impactful change.

Key Accomplishments

Advancing Diversity in Politics

Kiana authored a master’s thesis, "Building a Bench to Lead the Way," that explored the effectiveness of political organizations and parties in electing women to local office on Long Island. Her research highlights her commitment to gender equity in politics and her understanding of the barriers women face when running for office.

Kiana has aided many individuals from similarly marginalized communities run for office. She has supported candidates across the country, training candidates and their staff in the most effective campaign strategies for their success.

Movement Building

As a member of the Movement Building Steering Committee for the Redlich Horwitz Retreat, Kiana collaborated with impacted individuals and advocates to strategize best practices for achieving systemic change.

Kiana was also a leader in the "Save Cleveland Park" campaign; a successful campaign to save the last local community green space from development. The success of this campaign stopped legislation that transferred of ownership of the park from a local public school district to the municipal government, engaged New York State Governor Kathy Hochul to oppose the legislation, and received the investigative support of New York State Attorney General Leticia James.

Innovative Programming

Kiana has designed and implemented groundbreaking training programs focused on race and gender issues, helping candidates build resilience and authenticity in their campaigns.