About Us

The Office of Government Relations serves as Stony Brook University’s primary liaison to federal, state, and local elected officials, government agencies, and public sector leaders. Through these strategic partnerships, we advance awareness of the University’s transformative impact in research, education, healthcare, and economic development.

As one of the nation’s leading public research institutions, Stony Brook is at the forefront of breakthroughs in medicine, science, technology, and innovation that are helping address some of the most pressing challenges facing the United States and the global community. From pioneering discoveries and cutting-edge healthcare advancements to workforce development and public-private collaboration, the University’s leadership continues to drive meaningful progress across industries and society.

The Office of Government Relations works to elevate and support these priorities by fostering strong relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, amplifying the achievements of our world-class faculty, clinicians, researchers, and more than 25,000 students, and advancing initiatives that strengthen Long Island’s regional economy while expanding Stony Brook’s national and international impact.