Michael Iasilli is a resident of the Pine Neck area with a long-standing background in advocacy and political organizing. Born and raised on Long Island, Michael served as a Legislative Aide to Suffolk County Legislator Bridget Fleming and has spent the last ten years as an Adjunct Professor of Politics and History.
Michael graduated from Stony Brook University in 2016 with a Master of Arts in Political Science and Public Policy, having studied under the tutelage of Dr. Lee Koppelman, the late Planning Director of Suffolk County. During his time at Stony Brook, his research focused on the impacts of privatization in healthcare policy, examining the rise of private intermediaries in policy development. Since then, he has taught a wide range of courses in Political Science and History, worked in local government such as in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, and organized local campaigns to bridge the political divide and advocate for working-class families.
In 2020, Michael was appointed to the Brookhaven Town Disability Taskforce in recognition of his advocacy for the special needs community and public transportation. His academic contributions have earned him several prestigious honors, including the Davatzes Research Grant and a University Doctoral Fellowship from St. John’s University, where he completed his Ph.D. in 2023. While pursuing his doctorate, Michael presented at academic conferences nationwide and internationally; he was also selected as a Visiting Scholar at NYU from 2019 to 2021 to advance his research in political history.
Through his residency in Southampton and his work as a Legislative Aide, Michael has developed a deep understanding of the community's needs. He has left a distinct mark on the Second Legislative District—spanning Southampton, East Hampton, Shelter Island, and parts of Brookhaven—by providing exemplary constituent services and connecting residents with vital government resources.
His legislative efforts have been instrumental in crafting critical environmental and wildlife protections, particularly regarding "dark skies" laws, open space preservation, disability rights, and more.
In his spare time, his love of music runs deep; he enjoys playing piano, guitar, and singing.