OCWA – Central New York’s Water Authority —announced it has hired Christina Burtis as its next director of intergovernmental and public affairs.
In this role, Burtis will lead OCWA’s government relations efforts to include work on legislative opportunities that relate to the authority and meet regularly with key stakeholders such as municipal lessees, local legislators and state and federal officials. She will also promote the authority’s core values and mission to include press communications and customer-focused projects, such as newsletters, website–social media posts and public outreach materials.
Prior to joining OCWA, Burtis served as district director for U.S. Representative Brandon Williams where she initiated and fostered relationships with public officials, businesses, and organizations throughout Central New York. She also served in a variety of roles for former Rep. John Katko, including district director, director of district operations, and director of constituent services. She is a former substitute teacher in the Central Square School District.
Burtis is a lifelong resident of Central New York. She grew up in the Northern suburbs and currently lives in Cicero. She is a graduate of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.