Latoya Joyner is a proud resident of the Bronx and has dedicated her life to serving her community. She currently serves as Senior Labor Advisor at Montefiore Health System. Previously, Latoya represented the 77th Assembly District, which includes the Bronx neighborhoods of Claremont, Concourse, Highbridge, Mount Eden, and Morris Heights. During Latoya’s tenure in the New York State Assembly, her work as a legislator brought real change to areas such as affordable housing, education, healthcare access, and workers’ rights. Under her leadership, the Labor Committee saw the historic passage of New York’s most robust wage theft protection, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, and the successful increase of New York’s minimum wage. Latoya played a key role in establishing New York’s Maternal Mortality Review Board, dedicated to protecting the health and rights of mothers of color throughout the state.
Committed to education, Latoya supported programs like the New York Legal Educational Opportunity Program, which opens pathways for underrepresented students to enter the legal profession. She is a proud graduate of the SUNY system, attending Stony Brook University and the University at Buffalo Law School. Latoya’s career reflects her deep-seated belief in justice, equity, and the transformative power of public service.
