Vin Gopal's Biography
- State Senate (NJ) - District 11, Democratic Majority Conference Leader
Full Name:
Vin Gopal
Gender:
Male
Birth Date:
05/18/1985
Birth Place:
Neptune, NJ
Home City:
Freehold, NJ
BA, Political Science, Penn State University
MPA, Rutgers University
Majority Conference Leader, New Jersey State Senate, 2018-present
Senator, New Jersey State Senate, District 11, 2018-present
Candidate, New Jersey Senate, District 11, 2023
Candidate, New Jersey General Assembly, District 11, 2011
Former Member, Economic Growth Committee, New Jersey State Senate
Former Vice Chair, Higher Education Committee, New Jersey State General Assembly
Former Vice Chair, Transportation Committee, New Jersey State Senate
Adjunct Professor, Monmouth University, 2019-present
Owner/President, Direct Development, Limited Liability Company, 2010-present
Co-Owner, Network Connections
Co-Owner, Selective Singles
Owner, Community Magazine New Jersey, 2008-2022
Co-Owner, Direct Development LLC, 2010-2022
Volunteer, Long Branch Fire Department, 2016-present
Member, Advisory Board of New Leaders Council New Jersey, present
Member, Bayshore Community Hospital's Foundation Board for Meridian Health Services
Member, Board of Trustees, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Monmouth County, Finance Committee, present
Legislative Aide, Newark City Council
Chair, Monmouth County Democrats, 2012-2017
President, Hazlet Township Business Owners Association, 2010-2013
Board of Trustees, Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Monmouth County, 2010-2012
Board of Directors, Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, 2009-2012
Chair, Government Affairs Committee, Northern Monmouth Chamber of Commerce, 2010-2011
Volunteer EMT, Colts Neck First Aid Squad, 2002-2006
Volunteer EMT, Freehold First Aid Squad, 2002-2006
Awards:
Northern Monmouth County Chamber of Commerce Beacon of Hope Award - 2015
Community Affairs Resource Center Honoree - 2015
Current Car:
American-Made GMC - I try to always buy American whenever I can
Father's Occupation:
Physician - Has been a local doctor in Monmouth County since the 1970s
Favorite Musician:
Bruce Springsteen
Personal Hero and Why:
My mom - her determination in making sure her children had a good upbringing while working a full-time job and still going to all of our school activities at night. Her determination inspires me each and every day.