Krishna Martes, a resident of Middlesex County, started as an Aide for the Legislative Affairs department within the office of Governor Phil Murphy. She previously served as an intern and subsequently as a Legislative Aide for Senator Vin Gopal for two years after graduating from New York University. Martes graduated from NYU in 2020, where she received a major in Public Policy and Minor in Spanish. She is the proud daughter of Indian and Puerto Rican parents.  

Martes joins Murphy’s team at a critical time, as the Governor’s Office works to advance legislative priorities including reproductive freedom and gun safety legislation.