Victor M. Pichardo (born August 27, 1984) is a former Democratic member of the New York State Assembly representing 86th New York State Assembly District, which includes the university and Morris Heights, Mount Eden, Kingsbridge, Tremont, and Fordham sections of the Bronx.
Senator Chuck Schumer as a staff assistant and was eventually promoted to Community Outreach Coordinator.
After serving for 4 years in Senator Schumer's office, Pichardo became an associate director of Public Relations at Mercy College.
In 2012, Pichardo left Mercy to join New York State Senator Gustavo Rivera's staff as Director of Community Affairs.
[5] In 2016, Pichardo was re-elected to a full term in the New York State Assembly with the highest percentage of the vote.