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Janele Hyer-Spencer (Donna Janele Hyer) was born on 24 October, 1964, is an American politician. Discover Janele Hyer-Spencer's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 59 years old?

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Born 24 October 1964
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1964

Donna Janele Hyer-Spencer (born October 24, 1964) is an American attorney and former politician.

2006

Hyer-Spencer was first elected to the New York State Assembly in November 2006, narrowly defeating her Republican opponent to win a seat vacated by Republican Matthew Mirones.

2007

Hyer-Spencer represented New York's 60th Assembly District, which covers parts of Staten Island and Brooklyn, from 2007 to 2010.

She is a Democrat.

Hyer-Spencer attended high school in Lake Zurich, Illinois, where she ran track and cross country and played golf.

Hyer-Spencer earned a bachelor's degree from Columbia College Chicago.

She played basketball in college.

She graduated from CUNY School of Law with a J.D. and also graduated from Queens College with a Master of Arts degree in Public Policy.

Hyer-Spencer became a litigation attorney for the New York City Administration for Children's Services, specializing in child abuse and neglect.

Hyer-Spencer practiced in all five boroughs of the City of New York and the Integrated Domestic Violence Courts.

She later joined the ACS legal Counsel unit, where she was responsible for negotiating and resolving class actions and civil lawsuits.

Hyer-Spencer served as the Legal Director of My Sister's Place, a New York City-based non-profit organization which helps victims of domestic violence.

2008

In 2008, Hyer-Spencer told voters that she would advocate for education and health care that is "a right not a privilege".

2009

As of 2009, she had run in three New York City Marathons, with a best time of 4 hours and 20 minutes.

In a Staten Island Advance interview, she stated she runs 5 days a week, and over 25 hours a week.

While in the State Assembly, she was noted for commuting to Albany via motorcycle, riding a Yamaha V-Star with the custom license plate JANELE.

In court papers unsealed during the sentencing phase of the criminal trial of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, the federal government stated that it had evidence that Silver had engaged in extramarital affairs with two people; the names were redacted, but other sources identified one of the people as Hyer-Spencer.

Hyer-Spencer's attorney denied the allegations.

2010

In 2010, Hyer-Spencer was defeated by Republican Nicole Malliotakis with 55% of the vote.

Following her 2010 defeat, Hyer-Spencer packed up her district office and failed to pass constituent files on to Malliotakis.

Upon taking office, Hyer-Spencer vowed to be a voice for victims of violence and abuse.

Speaking on the floor of the New York State Assembly in her first term, she advocated for stronger penalties for child sex abusers.

During her tenure, several domestic violence-related bills sponsored by Hyer-Spencer became law.

Hyer-Spencer sponsored a bill to eliminate fees on Orders of Protection to remove financial roadblocks from victims seeking protections; the bill became law.

In 2010, she voted against a budget extender bill that included education spending cuts.

She also developed the Hyer Hopes Awards honoring students from selected elementary, intermediate, and high schools throughout Staten Island and Bay Ridge who demonstrated significant improvement in academic achievement, or succeeded by overcoming adverse conditions.

Hyer-Spencer used her role on the State's Energy Committee to partner with Josh Fox, an Oscar-nominated film director, to educate the public and advocate a ban on natural gas drilling within New York City's watershed.

Hyer-Spencer was awarded the Verrazano Narrows award from the Staten Island Economic Development Corporation for her work promoting economic development, where she drafted and sponsored legislation to create the first ever "Green Zone" to attract and encourage environmentally green businesses to Staten Island.

She was also recognized for her efforts to motivate, mentor, and inspire Staten Island business women by founding and funding the Women's Leadership Council.

Her local awards also include recognition by the Alzheimer's Foundation of Staten Island for her commitment and advocacy on behalf of those combating the brain disorder.

Hyer-Spencer was chosen by the American Cancer Society to present a public service announcement highlighting her father's battle with cancer and struggle with maintaining health insurance.

She was recognized for her commitment to the Dress for Success campaign where she sponsored a yearly drive to benefit women re-entering the work force.

2011

In September 2011, Hyer-Spencer was hired by the New York State Education Department as a federal legislative liaison.

A former state employee alleged that Sheldon Silver concocted a scheme to fire her from her job so that Hyer-Spencer could be hired.

During her Assembly tenure, Hyer-Spencer resided in Staten Island with her husband, Douglas Spencer.