A Democrat, Brouk has represented the 55th district of the New York State Senate, which is based in Rochester and its eastern suburbs, since January 2021.

[1] The daughter of Ethiopian immigrants, Brouk was born and raised in Rochester and nearby Pittsford.

After graduating from Williams College and serving in the Peace Corps,[2] Brouk held jobs at non-profits including DoSomething and Chalkbeat.

[3] In November 2019, Brouk launched her campaign for the 55th district of the New York State Senate, running against Republican incumbent Rich Funke.

[5] Brouk faced no opposition in the Democratic primary and won the general election over Republican Christopher Missick, winning 57% of the vote to his 42%, flipping the seat.